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ReviewBeni-Suef University journal of basic and applied sciences2023

Natural flavonols: actions, mechanisms, and potential therapeutic utility for various diseases.

Aar Rafi Mahmud, Tanzila Ismail Ema, Mohd Faijanur-Rob Siddiquee, Asif Shahriar, Hossain Ahmed, Md Mosfeq-Ul-Hasan, Nova Rahman, Rahatul Islam, Muhammad Ramiz Uddin, Md Furkanur Rahaman Mizan

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Review in Beni-Suef University journal of basic and applied sciences, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 35 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
35citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
8.4field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

35 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 78 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 9 institutions in 2 countries.

Aar Rafi MahmudSantosh, Tangail, 1902 Bangladesh Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University.
Tanzila Ismail EmaDhaka, 1229 Bangladesh Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, North South University.
Mohd Faijanur-Rob SiddiqueeDhaka, 1000 Bangladesh Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Dhaka.
Asif Shahriar51 Siddeswari Road, Dhaka, 1217 Bangladesh Department of Microbiology, Stamford University Bangladesh.ORCID 0000-0001-5529-8893
Hossain AhmedDhaka, 1208 Bangladesh Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, University of Development Alternative (UODA).
Md Mosfeq-Ul-HasanDinajpur, 5200 Bangladesh Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University.
Nova RahmanSavar, Dhaka, 1342 Bangladesh Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University.
Rahatul IslamSylhet, Bangladesh Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology.
Muhammad Ramiz UddinSavar, Dhaka, Bangladesh Department of Pharmacy, Jahangirnagar University.
Md Furkanur Rahaman MizanAnseong, South Korea Department of Food Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University.
Jahangirnagar University · BDChung-Ang University · KRHajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University · BDMawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University · BDNorth South University · BDShahjalal University of Science and Technology · BDStamford University Bangladesh · BDUniversity of Development Alternative · BDUniversity of Dhaka · BD

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Flavonols are phytoconstituents of biological and medicinal importance. In addition to functioning as antioxidants, flavonols may play a role in antagonizing diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and viral and bacterial diseases. Quercetin, myricetin, kaempferol, and fisetin are the major dietary flavonols. Quercetin is a potent scavenger of free radicals, providing protection from free radical damage and oxidation-associated diseases. Main body of the abstract: An extensive literature review of specific databases (e.g., Pubmed, google scholar, science direct) were conducted using the keywords "flavonol," "quercetin," "antidiabetic," "antiviral," "anticancer," and "myricetin." Some studies concluded that quercetin is a promising antioxidant agent while kaempferol could be effective against human gastric cancer. In addition, kaempferol prevents apoptosis of pancreatic beta-cells via boosting the function and survival rate of the beta-cells, leading to increased insulin secretion. Flavonols also show potential as alternatives to conventional antibiotics, restricting viral infection by antagonizing the envelope proteins to block viral entry. Short conclusion: There is substantial scientific evidence that high consumption of flavonols is associated with reduced risk of cancer and coronary diseases, free radical damage alleviation, tumor growth prevention, and insulin secretion improvement, among other diverse health benefits. Nevertheless, more studies are required to determine the appropriate dietary concentration, dose, and type of flavonol for a particular condition to prevent any adverse side effects.

Indexed as

AntioxidantFlavonolKaempferolMyricetinQuercetin

Identifiers

PMID37216013
PMCPMC10183303
OpenAlexW4377564884

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