Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) causes significant morbidity and mortality globally. Most of the chemicals specifically target certain pathways and minimally impact other diseases associated with ASCVD. Moreover, interactions of these drugs can cause toxic reactions. Consequently, the...

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Main Authors: Xiao-Lan Zhao, Zhang-Jing Cao, Ke-Di Li, Fei Tang, Li-Yue Xu, Jing-Nan Zhang, Dong Liu, Cheng Peng, Hui Ao
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description Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) causes significant morbidity and mortality globally. Most of the chemicals specifically target certain pathways and minimally impact other diseases associated with ASCVD. Moreover, interactions of these drugs can cause toxic reactions. Consequently, the exploration of multi-targeted and safe medications for treating and preventing ASCVD has become an increasingly popular trend. Gallic acid (GA), a natural secondary metabolite found in various fruits, plants, and nuts, has demonstrated potentials in preventing and treating ASCVD, in addition to its known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It alleviates the entire process of atherosclerosis (AS) by reducing oxidative stress, improving endothelial dysfunction, and inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation. Additionally, GA can treat ASCVD-related diseases, such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and cerebral ischemia. However, the pharmacological actions of GA in the prevention and treatment of ASCVD have not been comprehensively reviewed, which limits its clinical development. This review primarily summarizes the in vitro and in vivo pharmacological actions of GA on the related risk factors of ASCVD, AS, and ASCVD. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive overview of the toxicity, extraction, synthesis, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutics of GA,aimed to enhance understanding of its clinical applications and further research and development.
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spelling doaj-art-70efebac2c1f42109618018479b320242025-01-07T06:42:49ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pharmacology1663-98122025-01-011510.3389/fphar.2024.15151721515172Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseaseXiao-Lan Zhao0Zhang-Jing Cao1Ke-Di Li2Fei Tang3Li-Yue Xu4Jing-Nan Zhang5Dong Liu6Cheng Peng7Hui Ao8Hui Ao9State Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Southwestern Chinese Medicine Resources, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaInnovative Institute of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, ChinaAtherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) causes significant morbidity and mortality globally. Most of the chemicals specifically target certain pathways and minimally impact other diseases associated with ASCVD. Moreover, interactions of these drugs can cause toxic reactions. Consequently, the exploration of multi-targeted and safe medications for treating and preventing ASCVD has become an increasingly popular trend. Gallic acid (GA), a natural secondary metabolite found in various fruits, plants, and nuts, has demonstrated potentials in preventing and treating ASCVD, in addition to its known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It alleviates the entire process of atherosclerosis (AS) by reducing oxidative stress, improving endothelial dysfunction, and inhibiting platelet activation and aggregation. Additionally, GA can treat ASCVD-related diseases, such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and cerebral ischemia. However, the pharmacological actions of GA in the prevention and treatment of ASCVD have not been comprehensively reviewed, which limits its clinical development. This review primarily summarizes the in vitro and in vivo pharmacological actions of GA on the related risk factors of ASCVD, AS, and ASCVD. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive overview of the toxicity, extraction, synthesis, pharmacokinetics, and pharmaceutics of GA,aimed to enhance understanding of its clinical applications and further research and development.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1515172/fullgallic aciddiabeteshypertensionhyperlipidemiaatherosclerosisASCVD
spellingShingle Xiao-Lan Zhao
Zhang-Jing Cao
Ke-Di Li
Fei Tang
Li-Yue Xu
Jing-Nan Zhang
Dong Liu
Cheng Peng
Hui Ao
Hui Ao
Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Frontiers in Pharmacology
gallic acid
diabetes
hypertension
hyperlipidemia
atherosclerosis
ASCVD
title Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
title_full Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
title_fullStr Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
title_full_unstemmed Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
title_short Gallic acid: a dietary metabolite’s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
title_sort gallic acid a dietary metabolite s therapeutic potential in the management of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
topic gallic acid
diabetes
hypertension
hyperlipidemia
atherosclerosis
ASCVD
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1515172/full
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