| Literature DB >> 24037904 |
Stalin Selvaraj1, Sridharan Krishnaswamy, Venkappayya Devashya, Swaminathan Sethuraman, Uma Maheswari Krishnan.
Abstract
Flavonoids are among the most investigated phytochemicals due to their pharmacological and therapeutic activities. Their ability to chelate with metal ions has resulted in the emergence of a new category of molecules with a broader spectrum of pharmacological activities. However, the biological significance of these flavonoid-metal ion complexes is yet to be completely explored. Moreover, no concerted efforts have been made to elucidate their molecular targets and mechanisms of action. This review attempts to provide a snapshot of the various biological activities reported for flavonoid-metal ion complexes and their potential as therapeutic agents. Understanding the mechanism of action and the influence of structure will provide a strong basis to design novel flavonoid-metal ion complexes of therapeutic significance.Entities:
Keywords: SOD mimic; antimicrobial activity; antioxidant; antitumor; flavonoid; flavonoid-metal ion complex; insulin-mimic activity
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Year: 2013 PMID： 24037904 DOI： 10.1002/med.21301
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Res Rev ISSN： 0198-6325 Impact factor: 12.944