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Oleocanthal, a Phenolic Derived from Virgin Olive Oil: A Review of the Beneficial Effects on Inflammatory Disease

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Parkinson, Lisa, Keast, Russell·2014·International Journal of Molecular Sciences

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Virgin olive oil (VOO) is credited as being one of many healthful components of the Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean populations experience reduced incidence of chronic inflammatory disease states and VOO is readily consumed as part of an everyday dietary pattern. A phenolic compound contained in VOO, named oleocanthal, shares unique perceptual and anti-inflammatory characteristics with Ibuprofen. Over recent years oleocanthal has become a compound of interest in the search for naturally occurring compounds with pharmacological qualities. Subsequent to its discovery and identification, oleocanthal has been reported to exhibit various modes of action in reducing inflammatory related disease, including joint-degenerative disease, neuro-degenerative disease and specific cancers. Therefore, it is postulated that long term consumption of VOO containing oleocanthal may contribute to the health benefits associated with the Mediterranean dietary pattern. The following paper summarizes the current literature on oleocanthal, in terms of its sensory and pharmacological properties, and also discusses the beneficial, health promoting activities of oleocanthal, in the context of the molecular mechanisms within various models of disease.

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Authors
Parkinson, L., & Keast, R.
Affiliations
Deakin University (AU)
Corresponding author
Keast, Russell
Venue
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2014-07-11
Volume
15
Issue
7
Pages
12323-12334
ISSN
1422-0067 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1974260088
Cited by
156
References
69
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.61
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
  • Deakin Research Online (Deakin University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Deakin University
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Chemistry › Organic Chemistry › Edible Oils Quality and Analysis
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Fatty Acid Research and Health
Keywords
oleocanthal, virgin olive oil, phenolic compounds, anti-inflammatory activity, inflammatory diseases, ibuprofen, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, Mediterranean diet, sensory properties, pharmacological mechanisms
MeSH terms
Olive Oil, Cyclopentane Monoterpenes, Aldehydes, Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Humans, Phenols, Plant Oils

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