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Important Flavonoids and Their Role as a Therapeutic Agent

Islamia College University · University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Flavonoids are phytochemical compounds present in many plants, fruits, vegetables, and leaves, with potential applications in medicinal chemistry. Flavonoids possess a number of medicinal benefits, including anticancer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. They also have neuroprotective and cardio-protective effects. These biological activities depend upon the type of flavonoid, its (possible) mode of action, and its bioavailability. These cost-effective medicinal components have significant biological activities, and their effectiveness has been proved for a variety of diseases. The most recent work is focused on their isolation, synthesis of their analogs, and their effects on human…

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Keywords
  • Phytochemical
  • Flavonoid
  • Human health
  • Health benefits
  • Mode of action
  • Traditional medicine
  • Bioavailability
  • Biology
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