Conifers phytochemicals: A valuable forest with therapeutic potential

creativework.keywordsAnti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Conifers, Neurodegenerative, Oxidative stress, Phytoconstituent
creativework.publisherMDPI AGen
dc.contributor.authorBhardwaj K.
dc.contributor.authorSilva A.S.
dc.contributor.authorAtanassova M.
dc.contributor.authorSharma R.
dc.contributor.authorNepovimova E.
dc.contributor.authorMusilek K.
dc.contributor.authorSharma R.
dc.contributor.authorAlghuthaymi M.A.
dc.contributor.authorDhanjal D.S.
dc.contributor.authorNicoletti M.
dc.contributor.authorSharma B.
dc.contributor.authorUpadhyay N.K.
dc.contributor.authorCruz-Martins N.
dc.contributor.authorBhardwaj P.
dc.contributor.authorKuča K.
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-10T14:27:04Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-10T14:50:01Z
dc.date.available2024-07-10T14:27:04Z
dc.date.available2024-07-10T14:50:01Z
dc.date.issued2021-01-01
dc.description.abstractConifers have long been recognized for their therapeutic potential in different disorders. Alkaloids, terpenes and polyphenols are the most abundant naturally occurring phytochemicals in these plants. Here, we provide an overview of the phytochemistry and related commercial products obtained from conifers. The pharmacological actions of different phytochemicals present in conifers against bacterial and fungal infections, cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are also reviewed. Data obtained from experimental and clinical studies performed to date clearly underline that such compounds exert promising antioxidant effects, being able to inhibit cell damage, cancer growth, inflammation and the onset of neurodegenerative diseases. Therefore, an attempt has been made with the intent to highlight the importance of conifer-derived extracts for pharmacological purposes, with the support of relevant in vitro and in vivo experimental data. In short, this review comprehends the information published to date related to conifers’ phytochemicals and illustrates their potential role as drugs.
dc.identifier.doi10.3390/molecules26103005
dc.identifier.issn1420-3049
dc.identifier.scopusSCOPUS_ID:85106857378en
dc.identifier.urihttps://rlib.uctm.edu/handle/123456789/650
dc.language.isoen
dc.source.urihttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85106857378&origin=inward
dc.titleConifers phytochemicals: A valuable forest with therapeutic potential
dc.typeReview
oaire.citation.issue10
oaire.citation.volume26
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