Therapeutic Potential of Quercetin: New Insights and Perspectives for Human Health
Bam University of Medical Sciences · University of Havana · +15 more institutions
Abstract
Quercetin (Que) and its derivatives are naturally occurring phytochemicals with promising bioactive effects. The antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-Alzheimer's, antiarthritic, cardiovascular, and wound-healing effects of Que have been extensively investigated, as well as its anticancer activity against different cancer cell lines has been recently reported. Que and its derivatives are found predominantly in the Western diet, and people might benefit from their protective effect just by taking them via diets or as a food supplement. Bioavailability-related drug-delivery systems of Que have also been markedly exploited, and Que nanoparticles appear as a promising platform to…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 30.06
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 289
Authors
15- BSBahare Salehi
Bam University of Medical Sciences
- LMLaura Machín
University of Havana
- LMLianet Monzote
Instituto de Medicina Tropical “Pedro Kourí”
- JSJavad Sharifi‐RadCorresponding
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
- SMShahira M. EzzatCorresponding
Cairo University, October University of Modern Sciences and Arts
Topics & keywords
- Bioavailability
- Quercetin
- Antimicrobial
- Pharmacology
- Drug
- Drug delivery
- Health benefits
- Antioxidant