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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Flavonoids in natural products for the therapy of liver diseases: progress and future opportunities.

Liao Y, Lv F, Quan T, Wang C, Li J.

Front Pharmacol · 2024

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Summary

This review examines the evidence base for flavonoids—polyphenolic compounds abundant in plant-derived natural products—as therapeutic agents for liver disease management. The authors synthesise current understanding of how flavonoids exert hepatoprotective effects and identify opportunities for future clinical development. The work appears positioned to inform both basic research and translational medicine in hepatology.

UK applicability

Findings on flavonoid therapeutics are internationally applicable; however, UK adoption would depend on regulatory pathways through the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and integration into NHS clinical guidance for liver disease management.

Key measures

Flavonoid bioactive compounds, liver disease outcomes, therapeutic efficacy, mechanisms of hepatoprotection

Outcomes reported

The study likely reviewed evidence on flavonoid compounds derived from natural products and their therapeutic potential for treating various liver diseases. The review probably synthesised current knowledge on mechanisms of action and clinical applications.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Phytopharmacology and natural product therapeutics for hepatic health
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.3389/fphar.2024.1485065
Catalogue ID
NRmo9zxr64-08t

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