Anti-rheumatic effect of quercetin and recent developments in nano formulation
Feng Guan, Qi Wang, Yongping Bao, Yimin Chao
Abstract
apples, berries, cabbages, onions, and ginkgo. In recent years, progress has been made in the research of its anti-rheumatoid effects which indicate that it is potentially a noteworthy prodrug for the treatment of RA. However, the poor solubility of quercetin affects its bioavailability and clinical efficacy. This review aims to provide an up to date summary of the biological effects and mechanism of action of quercetin for the treatment of RA, and the research progress made towards nano formulations of quercetin to improve its solubility and efficacy.
Topics & Concepts
QuercetinRheumatoid arthritisBioavailabilityMedicineFlavonoidOsteoarthritisCurcuminPharmacologyProdrugTraditional medicineInternal medicineChemistryPathologyBiochemistryAntioxidantAlternative medicineRheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesCurcumin's Biomedical ApplicationsPharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds