articleBiomedicinesJun 18, 2024GOLD OA

Apigenin: A Bioflavonoid with a Promising Role in Disease Prevention and Treatment

KSKhaled S. AllemailemAAAhmad AlmatroudiHOHajed Obaid AlharbiNANaif AlsuhaymiMHMahdi H. Alsugoor

Qassim University · Umm al-Qura University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Apigenin is a powerful flavone compound found in numerous fruits and vegetables, and it offers numerous health-promoting benefits. Many studies have evidenced that this compound has a potential role as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound, making it a promising candidate for reducing the risk of pathogenesis. It has also been found to positively affect various systems in the body, such as the respiratory, digestive, immune, and reproductive systems. Apigenin is effective in treating liver, lung, heart, kidney, neurological diseases, diabetes, and maintaining good oral and skin health. Multiple studies have reported that this compound is capable of suppressing various types of cancer through the…

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  • Apigenin
  • Pharmacology
  • Medicine
  • Inflammation
  • Disease
  • Antioxidant
  • Bioinformatics
  • Immunology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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