Effects of Caffeic Acid on Human Health: Pharmacological and Therapeutic Effects, Biological Activity and Toxicity


Yazar M., Sevindik M., Uysal I., Polat A. O.

Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal, cilt.59, sa.1, ss.49-55, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 59 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s11094-025-03363-7
  • Dergi Adı: Pharmaceutical Chemistry Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, BIOSIS, Chemical Abstracts Core, EMBASE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.49-55
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: biological activity, caffeic acid, pharmacology, phenolic compounds
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Phenolic compounds are bioactive compounds found in many natural products. Natural products exhibit biological activities because of their bioactive compounds. This review presents an overview of the general characteristics of caffeic acid, including its derivatives and biosynthesis, pharmacological and therapeutic effects, and biological activities. According to the literature research conducted, it has been reported that there are medical and pharmacological effects such as atherosclerotic, cardioprotective, immunomodulatory, hypertension, radiotherapy, neurodegeneration, neuroprotective, anxiety, vasoactive, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Furthermore, it has been observed that the substance possesses biological activities such as antioxidant, antihyperglycemic, antimicrobial, anticancer, cytotoxic, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulatory, antidiabetic, and antiviral properties. Within this scope, it is believed that caffeic acid could serve as a significant natural resource in pharmacological designs.