Health Benefits and Pharmacological Properties of Hinokitiol

Hinokitiol is a natural bioactive compound found in several aromatic and medicinal plants. It terpenoid synthetized secreted by different species as secondary metabolites. This volatile was tested explored for its biological properties. In this review, we report the pharmacological properties of hinokitiol focusing mainly on anticancer mechanisms. Indeed, it can block cell transformation at levels action cycle, apoptosis, autophagy via inhibiting gene expression dysregulating cellular signaling pathways. Moreover, also exhibits other properties, including antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effects. showed multiple effects through inhibition, interaction and/or activation main targets inducing these pathologies.