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Flavonoids and flavonoid-based nanoparticles for the treatment of arthritis.

Inflammopharmacology
March 29, 2025
Sanchit Dhankhar et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewMolecular Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to review the therapeutic effects of dietary flavonoids on arthritis, focusing on their mechanisms of action and potential to reduce joint inflammation.

Results Summary

The study found that flavonoids exhibit potent anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, reducing joint swelling and arthritis symptoms in preclinical and clinical models, though their bioavailability is limited due to solubility and metabolism issues.

Population

Preclinical and clinical models of arthritis (specific human or animal populations not detailed).

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (4)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
flavonoids
increase
antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activity
-
-
have potent antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activity
#1
bioactive flavonoids
increase
anti-inflammatory properties
-
-
carry potent anti-inflammatory properties
#2
flavonoids found in the diet
decrease
swelling in joints and arthritis symptoms
clinical and preclinical models of arthritis
-
have been shown to reduce
#3
nanocarriers
increase
bioavailability of flavonoids
-
-
may enhance
#4
Abstract

Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that predominantly causes inflammation and impacts peripheral joints. Even though immunosuppressive and NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines are implemented for the management of this disorder, sbut they carry some severe side effects along with them. Therefore, society requires treatment with fewer side effects and powerful anti-arthritic properties, such as flavonoids. These are the most prevalent phenolic compounds found in nature that have potent antioxidant, and immunomodulatory activity and there are several bioactive flavonoids that carry potent anti-inflammatory properties. Nevertheless, only a handful has reached their clinical use. Still, in both clinical and preclinical models of arthritis, flavonoids found in the diet have been shown to reduce swelling in joints and arthritis symptoms. There are only a few scientific studies regarding their mechanisms of action in arthritis. However, the arthritic potential of dietary flavonoids is insufficient because of their limited solubility, absorption, and fast metabolism. Nanocarriers may enhance the bioavailability of flavonoids. This review examines the therapeutic effects of the most prevalent and abundant flavonoid groups on arthritis. Specifically, the modes of action of the most important flavonoids on the chemical messengers in the body that contribute to the signalling of joint inflammation-related indicators of arthritis are discussed in more detail.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality65/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations1
Citations/Year1.0
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score1.48
Normalized Score0.63
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