Recent studies highlight the effects of solasonine and its anticancer potential by the suppression of tumor growth, inducing apoptosis, and activating ferroptosis.

[3][4] Solasonine enhances anticancer potential by inducing apoptosis, or programmed cell death, through the regulation of key pathways, such as the mitochondrial membrane permeability.

[3] Ferroptosis, a process that promotes cancer cell death, can be activated with solasonine by increasing and catalyzing reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.

[5] These side effects include low blood pressure, a decrease in respiratory activity, rapid heart beat etc.

[5] These side effects are the direct result of the cytotoxic properties of solasonine (at high levels) that lead to disrupted cell membranes.