Bergamot (Citrus bergamia Risso) Flavonoids and Their Potential Benefits in Human Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerosis: An Overview

被引：51

作者：

Cappello, A. R. ^{[1
]}

Dolce, V. ^{[1
]}

Iacopetta, D. ^{[1
]}

Martello, M. ^{[1
]}

Fiorillo, M. ^{[1
]}

Curcio, R. ^{[1
]}

Muto, L. ^{[1
]}

Dhanyalayam, D. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Calabria, Dept Pharm Hlth & Nutr Sci, I-87036 Cosenza, Italy

来源：

MINI-REVIEWS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY | 2016年 / 16卷 / 08期

关键词：

Atherosclerosis; bergamot fruit; flavonoids; hyperlipidemia; 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase enzyme; PROLIFERATOR-ACTIVATED RECEPTORS; CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS; ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY; NUCLEAR RECEPTORS; LIPID-METABOLISM; LDL-CHOLESTEROL; POITEAU JUICE; RENAL INJURY; BY-PRODUCT; EXPRESSION;

D O I：

10.2174/1389557515666150709110222

中图分类号：

R914 [药物化学];

学科分类号：

100701 ;

摘要：

Elevated serum cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL levels are often associated with an increased incidence of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. The most effective therapeutic strategy against these diseases is based on statins administration, nevertheless some patients, especially those with metabolic syndrome fail to achieve their recommended LDL targets with statin therapy, moreover, it may induce many serious side effects. Several scientific studies have highlighted a strong correlation between diets rich in flavonoids and cardiovascular risk reduction. In particular, Citrus bergamia Risso, also known as bergamot, has shown a significant degree of hypocholesterolemic and antioxidant/radical scavenging activities. In addition, this fruit has attracted considerable attention due to its peculiar flavonoid composition, since it contains some flavanones that can act as natural statins. Hence, the study of bergamot flavonoids as metabolic regulators offers a great opportunity for screening and discovery of new therapeutic agents. Cholesterol metabolism, flavonoid composition and potential therapeutic use of C. bergamia Risso will be discussed in the following review.

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页码：619 / 629

页数：11

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