Sunday, March 08, 2015

Honey, Propolis Component Has Potential to Treat Ischemic Stroke

The Natural Flavonoid Pinocembrin: Molecular Targets and Potential Therapeutic Applications

Mol Neurobiol. 2015 Mar 7. [Epub ahead of print]

Pinocembrin is a natural flavonoid compound extracted from honey, propolis, ginger roots, wild marjoram, and other plants. In preclinical studies, it has shown anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects as well as the ability to reduce reactive oxygen species, protect the blood-brain barrier, modulate mitochondrial function, and regulate apoptosis.

Considering these pharmaceutical characteristics, pinocembrin has potential as a drug to treat ischemic stroke and other clinical conditions. In this review, we summarize its pharmacologic characteristics and discuss its mechanisms of action and potential therapeutic applications.

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