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Anti-inflammatory Effects of Flavonoids in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Spagnuolo, Carmela, Moccia, Stefania, Russo, Gian Luigi·2018·European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry

Abstract

Neuroinflammation is one of the main mechanisms involved in the progression of several neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson, Alzheimer, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and others. The activation of microglia is the main feature of neuroinflammation, promoting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and resulting in the progressive neuronal cell death. Natural compounds, such as flavonoids, possess neuroprotective potential probably related to their ability to modulate the inflammatory responses involved in neurodegenerative diseases. In fact, pure flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, genistein, hesperetin, epigallocatechin-3-gallate) or enriched-extracts, can reduce the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β and COX-2), down-regulate inflammatory markers and prevent neural damage. This anti-inflammatory activity is primarily related to the regulation of microglial cells, mediated by their effects on MAPKs and NF-κB signalling pathways, as demonstrated by in vivo and in vitro data. The present work reviews the role of inflammation in neurodegenerative diseases, highlighting the potential therapeutic effects of flavonoids as a promising approach to develop innovative neuroprotective strategy.

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  • Phytochemicals including flavonoids, polyphenols, terpenoids, and carotenoids target multiple signaling pathways responsible for microglial activation and release of pro-inflammatory mediators, or NF-κB and p38 MAPK activation.

    “Many phytochemicals including flavonoids and other polyphenols, terpenoids, and carotenoids have indeed the ability to target multiple signaling pathways responsible for microglial activation and the subsequent release of pro-inflammatory mediators, or those involved in the activation of NF-κB and p38 MAPK”

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Authors
Spagnuolo, C., Moccia, S., & Russo, G. L.
Affiliations
Institute of Food Science (IT)
Corresponding author
Spagnuolo, Carmela
Venue
European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2018-06
Volume
153
Pages
105-115
ISSN
0223-5234 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2752981360
Cited by
458
References
101
Citations by year
2026: 24 · 2025: 46 · 2024: 64 · 2023: 64 · 2022: 57 · 2021: 63 · 2020: 70 · 2019: 52 · 2018: 18
FWCI
3.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Flavonoids in Medical Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Neurology › Neurological Disorders and Treatments
Keywords
flavonoids, neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, microglial activation, inflammatory cytokines, neuroprotection, MAPK signaling, NF-κB signaling, quercetin, genistein, hesperetin, epigallocatechin gallate, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cyclooxygenase-2
MeSH terms
Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Flavonoids, Humans, Inflammation, Signal Transduction, NF-kappa B, Microglia, Neuroprotective Agents, Neurodegenerative Diseases, MAP Kinase Signaling System

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