The Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)-Derived Compounds in Intestinal Disorders


Por: Leite, CD, Bonafe, GA, Santos, JC, Martinez, CAR, Ortega, MM and Ribeiro, ML

Publicada: 1 abr 2022
Resumen:
Intestinal diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) and colorectal cancer (CRC), are a significant source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Epidemiological data have shown that IBD patients are at an increased risk for the development of CRC. IBD-associated cancer develops against a background of chronic inflammation and oxidative stress, and their products contribute to cancer development and progression. Therefore, the discovery of novel drugs for the treatment of intestinal diseases is urgently needed. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) has been largely used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. Licorice and its derived compounds possess antiallergic, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor effects. These pharmacological properties aid in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. In this review, we discuss the pharmacological potential of bioactive compounds derived from Licorice and addresses their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. We also discuss how the mechanisms of action in these compounds can influence their effectiveness and lead to therapeutic effects on intestinal disorders.

Filiaciones:
Leite, CD:
 Sao Francisco Univ Med Sch, Lab Immunopharmacol & Mol Biol, BR-12916900 Braganca Paulista, SP, Brazil

 Sao Francisco Univ Med Sch, Lab Cell & Mol Tumor Biol & Bioact Cpds, BR-12916900 Braganca Paulista, SP, Brazil

Bonafe, GA:
 Sao Francisco Univ Med Sch, Lab Cell & Mol Tumor Biol & Bioact Cpds, BR-12916900 Braganca Paulista, SP, Brazil

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 Josep Carreras Leukaemia Res Inst IJC, Lymphoma Translat Grp, Badalona 08916, Spain

Martinez, CAR:
 Sao Francisco Univ USF, Dept Surg & Proctol, BR-12916900 Braganca Paulista, SP, Brazil

Ortega, MM:
 Sao Francisco Univ Med Sch, Lab Cell & Mol Tumor Biol & Bioact Cpds, BR-12916900 Braganca Paulista, SP, Brazil

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 Sao Francisco Univ Med Sch, Lab Immunopharmacol & Mol Biol, BR-12916900 Braganca Paulista, SP, Brazil

 Josep Carreras Leukaemia Res Inst IJC, Lymphoma Translat Grp, Badalona 08916, Spain
ISSN: 16616596





International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Editorial
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), ST ALBAN-ANLAGE 66, CH-4052 BASEL, SWITZERLAND, Suiza
Tipo de documento: Review
Volumen: 23 Número: 8
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WOS Id: 000785252200001
ID de PubMed: 35456938
imagen gold, Green Published

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