Hydrolyzable tannins (HTs) deriving from chestnuts have demonstrated, through numerous studies, the ability to exert multiple beneficial effects, including antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, on the lipid metabolism and cancer cells. The latter effect is very fascinating, since different polyphenols deriving from chestnuts were able to synergistically induce the inhibition of cancerous cells through multiple pathways. Moreover, the main mechanisms by which tannins induce antioxidant functions include: the reduction in oxidative stress, the ability to scavenge free radicals, and the modulation of specific enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase. HTs have also been shown to exert significant antimicrobial activity by suppressing microbial growth. The actions on the lipid metabolism are several, among which is the inhibition of lipid accumulation. Thus, tannins seem to induce a cardioprotective effect. In fact, through various mechanisms, such as the relaxation of the vascular smooth muscle, HTs were proven to be efficient against arterial hypertension. Therefore, the great number of studies in this field prove the growing interest on the utilization of natural bioactive compounds, such as HTs deriving from natural sources or obtained by circular economy models, as potential nutraceuticals or adjuvants therapies.

Marrone, G., Di Lauro, M., Izzo, F., Cornali, K., Masci, C., Vita, C., et al. (2023). Possible Beneficial Effects of Hydrolyzable Tannins Deriving from Castanea sativa L. in Internal Medicine. NUTRIENTS, 16(1), 1-18 [10.3390/nu16010045].

Possible Beneficial Effects of Hydrolyzable Tannins Deriving from Castanea sativa L. in Internal Medicine

Marrone, Giulia;Di Lauro, Manuela;Masci, Claudia;Occhiuto, Francesco;Di Daniele, Nicola;De Lorenzo, Antonino;Noce, Annalisa
2023-12-22

Abstract

Hydrolyzable tannins (HTs) deriving from chestnuts have demonstrated, through numerous studies, the ability to exert multiple beneficial effects, including antioxidant and antimicrobial effects, on the lipid metabolism and cancer cells. The latter effect is very fascinating, since different polyphenols deriving from chestnuts were able to synergistically induce the inhibition of cancerous cells through multiple pathways. Moreover, the main mechanisms by which tannins induce antioxidant functions include: the reduction in oxidative stress, the ability to scavenge free radicals, and the modulation of specific enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase. HTs have also been shown to exert significant antimicrobial activity by suppressing microbial growth. The actions on the lipid metabolism are several, among which is the inhibition of lipid accumulation. Thus, tannins seem to induce a cardioprotective effect. In fact, through various mechanisms, such as the relaxation of the vascular smooth muscle, HTs were proven to be efficient against arterial hypertension. Therefore, the great number of studies in this field prove the growing interest on the utilization of natural bioactive compounds, such as HTs deriving from natural sources or obtained by circular economy models, as potential nutraceuticals or adjuvants therapies.
22-dic-2023
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Review
Esperti anonimi
Settore MED/14
Settore MEDS-05/A - Medicina interna
English
anticancer effects
antioxidant effects
cardioprotective effects
chestnuts
hydrolyzable tannins
lipid metabolism
nutraceuticals
Marrone, G., Di Lauro, M., Izzo, F., Cornali, K., Masci, C., Vita, C., et al. (2023). Possible Beneficial Effects of Hydrolyzable Tannins Deriving from Castanea sativa L. in Internal Medicine. NUTRIENTS, 16(1), 1-18 [10.3390/nu16010045].
Marrone, G; Di Lauro, M; Izzo, F; Cornali, K; Masci, C; Vita, C; Occhiuto, F; Di Daniele, N; De Lorenzo, A; Noce, A
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