Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(5), P. 1000 - 1000
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Quercetin
is
a
flavonoid
with
low
molecular
weight
that
belongs
to
the
human
diet’s
phenolic
phytochemicals
and
nonenergy
constituents.
has
potent
antioxidant
capacity,
being
able
capture
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
nitrogen
(RNS),
chlorine
(ROC),
which
act
as
reducing
agents
by
chelating
transition-metal
ions.
Its
structure
five
functional
hydroxyl
groups,
work
electron
donors
are
responsible
for
capturing
free
radicals.
In
addition
its
different
pharmacological
properties
of
quercetin
have
been
described,
such
carcinostatic
properties;
antiviral,
antihypertensive,
anti-inflammatory
ability
protect
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL)
oxidation,
inhibit
angiogenesis;
these
developed
in
this
review.
Quercetin
is
a
flavonoid
with
low
molecular
weight
that
belongs
to
the
human
diet's
phenolic
phytochemicals
and
non-energy
constituents.
has
potent
antioxidant
capacity,
being
able
capture
Reactive
Oxygen
Species
(ROS),
reactive
nitro-gen
species
(RNS),
Chlorine
(ROC),
which
act
as
reducing
agents
by
chelating
transition
metal
ions.
Its
structure
five
functional
hydroxyl
groups,
work
electron
donors
are
responsible
for
capturing
free
radicals.
In
addition
its
it
was
described
different
pharmacological
properties
of
Quercetin,
such
carcinostatic
properties,
antiviral,
antihypertensive,
anti-inflammatory,
protection
Low-Density
Lipoprotein
(LDL)
oxidation,
inhibi-tion
angiogenesis
developed
in
this
review.
Biochemical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
228, P. 116165 - 116165
Published: March 26, 2024
In
this
comprehensive
review
we
tried
to
reassess
the
role
of
phytochemicals
in
cancer
chemoprevention.
The
exploration
"synergistic
effect"
concept,
advocating
combined
chemopreventive
agents,
faces
challenges
like
low
bioavailability.
incorporates
personal,
occasionally
controversial,
viewpoints
on
natural
compounds'
preventive
capabilities,
delving
into
mechanisms.
Prioritizing
significant
contributions
within
vast
research
domain,
aim
stimulating
discussion
provide
a
insight
evolving
prevention.
While
early
years
downplayed
phytochemicals,
late
nineties
witnessed
shift,
with
leaders
exploring
their
potential
alongside
synthetic
compounds.
Challenges
faced
by
chemoprevention,
such
as
limited
pharmaceutical
interest
and
cost-effectiveness
issues,
persist
despite
successful
drugs.
Recent
studies,
including
EPIC
study,
nuanced
insights,
indicating
modest
risk
reduction
for
increased
fruit
vegetable
intake.
Phytochemicals,
once
attributed
antioxidant
effects,
face
scrutiny
due
bioavailability
conflicting
evidence.
Nrf2-EpRE
signaling
pathway
microbiota-mediated
metabolism
emerge
mechanisms,
highlighting
complexity
understanding
phytochemical
mechanisms
Metabolites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 220 - 220
Published: March 24, 2025
The
intestinal
microbiota,
hosting
trillions
of
microorganisms
that
inhabit
the
gastrointestinal
tract,
functions
as
a
symbiotic
organism
plays
crucial
role
in
regulating
health
by
producing
biologically
active
molecules
can
enter
systemic
circulation.
Among
them,
trimethylamine-N-oxide
(TMAO),
an
organic
compound
derived
from
dietary
sources
and
microbial
metabolism,
has
emerged
critical
biomarker
linking
diet,
gut
host
metabolism
to
various
pathological
conditions.
This
comprehensive
review
highlights
TMAO’s
biosynthesis,
physiological
functions,
clinical
significance,
focusing
on
its
mechanistic
contributions
cardiovascular
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Notably,
TMAO-mediated
pathways
include
endothelial
dysfunction,
inflammation
via
NLRP3
inflammasome
activation,
cholesterol
disruption,
which
collectively
accelerate
atherosclerosis
disease
progression.
Nonetheless,
this
work
underscores
innovative
potential
targeting
TMAO
through
dietary,
nutraceutical,
microbiota-modulating
strategies
mitigate
effects,
marking
transformative
approach
prevention
management
TMAO-related
disorders.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(9), P. 1201 - 1201
Published: Aug. 23, 2023
The
endothelium,
as
the
guardian
of
vascular
homeostasis,
is
closely
related
to
occurrence
and
development
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs).
As
an
early
marker
a
series
diseases,
endothelial
dysfunction
often
accompanied
by
oxidative
stress
inflammatory
response.
Natural
flavonoids
in
fruits,
vegetables,
Chinese
herbal
medicines
have
been
shown
induce
regulate
cells
exert
anti-inflammatory,
anti-oxidative
stress,
anti-aging
effects
large
number
vitro
models
vivo
experiments
so
achieve
prevention
improvement
disease.
Focusing
on
mediation,
this
paper
introduces
signaling
pathways
involved
common
dietary
traditional
medicine
describes
them
based
their
metabolism
human
body
relationship
with
intestinal
flora.
aim
demonstrate
broad
pharmacological
activity
target
potential
food
supplements
drug
components
regulating
function
thus
treatment
diseases.
This
also
application
some
new
nanoparticle
carriers
order
improve
bioavailability
play
broader
role
protection.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 1035 - 1035
Published: April 30, 2023
Rosehips,
particularly
dog
rose
fruits
(Rosa
canina
L.),
are
a
great
source
of
antioxidant
compounds,
mainly
phenolics.
However,
their
health
benefits
directly
depend
on
the
bioaccessibility
these
compounds
affected
by
gastrointestinal
digestion.
Thus,
purpose
this
research
was
to
study
impact
and
colonic
in
vitro
digestions
concentration
total
individual
bioaccessible
phenolic
from
hydroalcoholic
extract
rosehips
canina)
also
capacity.
A
34
were
detected
extracts
using
UPLC-MS/MS.
Ellagic
acid,
taxifolin,
catechin
most
abundant
free
fraction,
while
gallic
p-coumaric
acids
main
bound
fraction.
Gastric
digestion
negatively
content
activity
measured
DPPH
radical
method.
there
an
enhancement
properties
terms
(DPPH
(2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl):
18.01
±
4.22
mmol
Trolox
Equivalent
(TE)/g;
FRAP
(Ferric
Reducing
Antioxidant
Power):
7.84
1.83
TE/g)
after
intestinal
stage.
The
flavonols
(73.3%)
flavan-3-ols
(71.4%).
3%,
probably
indicating
that
still
other
components
extract.
acid
is
exception
since
it
presented
high
(93%)
as
found
fraction
Total
decreased
digestion,
due
chemical
transformations
gut
microbiota.
These
results
demonstrated
rosehip
have
potential
be
used
functional
ingredient.
Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(3)
Published: May 1, 2024
Abstract
Natural
bioactive
compounds
from
plants
exhibit
substantial
pharmacological
potency
and
therapeutic
value.
However,
the
development
of
most
plant
is
hindered
by
low
solubility
instability.
Conventional
pharmaceutical
forms,
such
as
tablets
capsules,
only
partially
overcome
these
limitations,
restricting
their
efficacy.
With
recent
nanotechnology,
nanocarriers
can
enhance
bioavailability,
stability,
precise
intracellular
transport
compounds.
Researchers
are
increasingly
integrating
nanocarrier‐based
drug
delivery
systems
(NDDS)
into
natural
with
significant
success.
Moreover,
products
benefit
nanotechnological
enhancement
contribute
to
innovation
optimization
via
self‐assembly,
grafting
modifications,
biomimetic
designs.
This
review
aims
elucidate
collaborative
reciprocal
advancement
achieved
botanical
products,
compounds,
polysaccharides,
proteins,
extracellular
vesicles.
underscores
salient
challenges
in
nanomedicine,
encompassing
long‐term
safety
evaluations
nanomedicine
formulations,
targeting
mechanisms,
biodistribution
complexities,
hurdles
clinical
translation.
Further,
this
study
provides
new
perspectives
leverage
nanotechnology
promoting
for
nanomedical
applications
guiding
progression
NDDS
toward
enhanced
efficiency,
precision,
safety.
article
categorized
under:
Therapeutic
Approaches
Drug
Discovery
>
Emerging
Technologies
Nanotechnology
Biology
Nanoscale
Systems
Acta Biochimica Polonica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 18, 2023
Gastric
ulcer
is
the
most
prevalent
disorder
affecting
a
large
population.
Rosa
brunonii
Lindl.
fruit
(RBF)
has
traditionally
been
used
to
treat
stomach
pains.
Therefore,
current
work
aimed
isolate,
characterize,
and
investigate
gastro-protective
effect
of
chloroform
extract
(RBFCE)
against
ethanol-induced
gastric
ulcers
in
rats.
Quercetin
3-O-glucoside
(QUE-G)
was
isolated
characterized
by
modern
spectroscopic
techniques.
RBFCE
orally
administered
at
250
mg/kg,
500
750
mg/kg
doses
for
ten
days.
induced
single
dose
absolute
ethanol
(5
ml/kg)
on
last
day
study.
Histological
changes
were
calculated,
along
with
inhibition
index
(UI).
juice
volume,
pH,
acidity,
mucus
content,
protein
content
evaluated
understand
mechanism
underlying
its
gastroprotective
effect.
Omeprazole
(OMP)
as
positive
control.
significantly
(p<0.01)
reduced
UI
(3.54)
increased
protection
rate
(67.63%)
compared
negative
(ulcer)
control
group.
Treatment
dose-dependent
manner
total
while
decreasing
volume
acidity.
Histopathological
studies
showed
severe
mucosal
injury
edema
animals
extract-treated
groups.
This
study
demonstrated
that
oral
administration
possesses
significant
due
anti-secretory
cytoprotective
mechanisms.
Our
findings
support
traditional
use
RBF
ulcer.