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ReviewADMET & DMPK2026

Comprehensive review of biosynthesis, plant function, metabolism and new therapeutic bioactivities of flavonoids.

Iman Permana Maksum, Tati Herlina, Teruna J Siahaan, Yaya Rukayadi, Meiske Naomi Mamuaja

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Review in ADMET & DMPK, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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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

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Iman Permana MaksumDepartment of Chemistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8166-8421
Tati HerlinaDepartment of Chemistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0007-8695
Teruna J SiahaanDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, The University of Kansas, Kansas, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7250-0627
Yaya RukayadiDepartment of Food Science, Universiti Putra, Selangor, Malaysia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7807-4462
Meiske Naomi MamuajaDepartment of Chemistry, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6725-8135

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and purpose: Flavonoids are polyphenolic secondary metabolites synthesized via the phenylpropanoid pathway, serving as a vital biological "immune system" for plants by providing UV-B protection, antimicrobial defence, and pollinator attraction. Experimental approach: This review examines how these plant-based survival tools translate into potent therapeutic agents for human health through a literature review using Google Scholar, Scopus and ScienceDirect, with keywords alone or in combination with other terms. Key results: Current research demonstrates that flavonoids possess diverse bioactivities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory neuroprotective properties, with significant efficacy in mitigating cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer. Despite these benefits, the clinical application of flavonoids is currently hindered by limited bioavailability, which prevents consistent therapeutic concentrations in the human body, and a lack of standardized regulatory dosing. Conclusion: This paper identifies three critical pillars for future innovation in the development of structural analogs to (a) improve intestinal absorption, (b) explore drug synergy for enhancing conventional medical treatments and (c) evaluate the microbiome interactions to facilitate personalized nutrition. By integrating plant biochemistry with clinical pharmacology, flavonoids can be transitioned from general dietary components into precise, evidence-based therapies.

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bioactivitybioavailabilityPhenylpropanoid pathwayphytotherapy

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PMID42633482
PMCPMC13499657

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