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Flavonoids as Potential Anti-Inflammatory Molecules: A Review

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Al-Khayri, Jameel M., Sahana, Gandasi Ravikumar, Nagella, Praveen, Joseph, Biljo V., Alessa, Fatima M., Al-Mssallem, Muneera Q.·2022·Molecules
DOI 10.3390/molecules27092901PMC PMC9100260
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Hydroxylated polyphenols, also called flavonoids, are richly present in vegetables, fruits, cereals, nuts, herbs, seeds, stems, and flowers of numerous plants. They possess numerous medicinal properties such as antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, neuroprotective, and anti-inflammation. Studies show that flavonoids activate antioxidant pathways that render an anti-inflammatory effect. They inhibit the secretions of enzymes such as lysozymes and β-glucuronidase and inhibit the secretion of arachidonic acid, which reduces inflammatory reactions. Flavonoids such as quercetin, genistein, apigenin, kaempferol, and epigallocatechin 3-gallate modulate the expression and activation of a cytokine such as interleukin-1beta (IL-1β), Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-8 (IL-8); regulate the gene expression of many pro-inflammatory molecules such s nuclear factor kappa-light chain enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB), activator protein-1 (AP-1), intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM), vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM), and E-selectins; and also inhibits inducible nitric oxide (NO) synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, and lipoxygenase, which are pro-inflammatory enzymes. Understanding the anti-inflammatory action of flavonoids provides better treatment options, including coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-induced inflammation, inflammatory bowel disease, obstructive pulmonary disorder, arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and cancer. This review highlights the sources, biochemical activities, and role of flavonoids in enhancing human health.

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Figure 1 Structure of different groups of flavonoids.
Figure 1 Structure of different groups of flavonoids.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 2 Major inflammatory pathways targeted by flavonoids.
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Figure 3 Different flavonoids and their function.
Figure 3 Different flavonoids and their function.CC BY · PubMed Central
Figure 4 Anti-inflammatory action of flavonoids.
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Al-Khayri, J. M., Sahana, G. R., Nagella, P., Joseph, B. V., Alessa, F. M., & Al-Mssallem, M. Q.
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  • King Faisal University (SA)
  • Christ University (IN)
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  • Al-Khayri, Jameel M.
  • Nagella, Praveen
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  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology (medical) › Flavonoids in Medical Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Biochemistry (medical) › Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
Keywords
flavonoids, anti-inflammatory activity, antioxidant pathways, cytokine modulation, NF-κB, AP-1, adhesion molecules, inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, lipoxygenase, arachidonic acid, quercetin, genistein, apigenin, kaempferol, epigallocatechin gallate, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cancer, dietary polyphenols
MeSH terms
COVID-19, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Antioxidants, Flavonoids, Humans, Inflammation, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha, NF-kappa B

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CoChat. (2026). Citation check: Flavonoids as Potential Anti-Inflammatory Molecules: A Review. https://app.cochat.ai/papers/10.3390/molecules27092901
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Al-Khayri, J. M., Sahana, G. R., Nagella, P., Joseph, B. V., Alessa, F. M., & Al-Mssallem, M. Q. (2022). Flavonoids as Potential Anti-Inflammatory Molecules: A Review. Molecules. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27092901