REVIEW
Pinostrobin: A Multifaceted Flavonoid with Emerging Pharmacological Potential
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19321737Keywords:
Farmakolojik aktiviteler, Flavonoidler, PinostrobinAbstract
Plant-derived secondary metabolites are notable as compounds that, while not directly essential for life, serve a protective function against environmental stressors. Today, secondary metabolites serve as a natural library for the discovery of new drug candidates and offer promising biomolecules for complex pathologies such as cancer, diabetes, and neurodegenerative diseases. Pinostrobin is a flavonoid with a flavanone structure and is naturally found in a wide variety of plants. Thanks to its antioxidant capacity, pinostrobin can limit oxidative stress-induced cellular damage and, through its anti-inflammatory effects, suppress the excessive activity of inflammatory mediators. Additionally, various studies have demonstrated that it exhibits antimicrobial, anticancer, neuroprotective, and organ-protective properties. In conclusion, current data suggest that pinostrobin may possess protective and regulatory effects in various biological systems. This review examines the various pharmacological properties of pinostrobin, a compound belonging to the flavonoid group. Studies in the literature indicate that pinostrobin can exhibit multifaceted biological activities. Future comprehensive studies will provide clear results regarding the safety, bioavailability, and therapeutic efficacy of pinostrobin.
Keywords: Flavonoids, Pharmacological activities, Pinostrobin.
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