Dimerumic acid, a novel antioxidant identified from Monascus-fermented products exerts chemoprotective effects: Mini review

► Dimerumic acid (DMA) is a novel antioxidant isolated from red mold rice. ► DMA effectively exerts antioxidation and hepatoprotection than other antioxidants. ► DMA inhibits cancer cell invasion mediated by attenuating oxidative stress. ► DMA has potential for development as a novel antioxidant for functional foods.