文摘
●Baicalin and its aglycone baicalein have the potential roles in the treatment of cancer.●The mechanisms rely on apoptosis induction, autophagy triggering, cell cycle arrest, inhibition of 12-lipoxygenase and metastasis suppression.●New techniques to improve the bioavailability and reduce the side-effects of baicalin and baicalein should be taken into account in the future.