NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ›› 2025, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (12): 2354-2366. doi: 10.16333/j.1001-6880.2025.12.019 cstr: 32307.14.1001-6880.2025.12.019

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Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Brassica rapa L.

AINIWAER Pazilaiti1,AN Jing1,LOU Yan2,ZHU Jing-rong1*   

  1. 1Key Laboratory of Functional Nutrition and Health of Characteristic Agricultural Products in Desert Oasis Ecological Region,Institute of Quality Standards & Testing Technology for Agro-Products,Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences,Urumqi 830091,China;2Shaya County Agricultural Inspection and Testing Center,Aksu 842399,China
  • Online:2025-12-30 Published:2025-12-29

Abstract:

Brassica rapa L.,a biennial herbaceous plant of the genus Brassica in the Brassicaceae family that is extensively cultivated and consumed,has attracted widespread attention for its rich chemical components and diverse pharmacological activities.This review provides a comprehensive overview of B. rapa′s bioactive compounds and their pharmacological activities.Studies have demonstrated that B. rapa contains various bioactive compounds including glucosinolates,isothiocyanates,phenolic compounds,polysaccharides,and organic acids,which contribute to its diverse pharmacological effects,such as antibacterial,anticancer,anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,antidiabetic,and renal-protective activities.By synthesizing current research,this review aims to provide a scientific basis for the further development and application of B. rapa′s bioactive compounds.

Key words: Brassica rapa L., chemical constituents, pharmacological activities, research progress

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