A review on protocatechuic acid and its pharmacological potential

S Kakkar, S Bais - International Scholarly Research Notices, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Flavonoids and polyphenols are heterocyclic molecules that have been associated with
beneficial effects on human health, such as reducing the risk of various diseases like cancer …

Antioxidant effects of protocatechuic acid and protocatechuic aldehyde: old wine in a new bottle

S Zhang, Z Gai, T Gui, J Chen… - Evidence‐Based …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Phenolic compounds are naturally present as secondary metabolites in plant‐based
sources such as fruits, vegetables, and spices. They have received considerable attention …

Pharmacological properties of protocatechuic acid and its potential roles as complementary medicine

Y Semaming, P Pannengpetch… - Evidence‐Based …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
This paper reviews the reported pharmacological properties of protocatechuic acid (PCA, 3,
4‐dihydroxy benzoic acid), a type of phenolic acid found in many food plants such as olives …

Protocatechuic acid and human disease prevention: biological activities and molecular mechanisms

R Masella, C Santangelo, M D'archivio… - Current medicinal …, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
Epidemiological evidence has shown that a high dietary intake of vegetables and fruit rich in
polyphenols is associated with a reduction of cancer incidence and mortality from coronary …

New progress in the pharmacology of protocatechuic acid: A compound ingested in daily foods and herbs frequently and heavily

J Song, Y He, C Luo, B Feng, F Ran, H Xu, Z Ci… - Pharmacological …, 2020 - Elsevier
Protocatechuic acid is a natural phenolic acid, which widely exists in our daily diet and
herbs. It is also one of the main metabolites of complex polyphenols, such as anthocyanins …

Antioxidant activity and mechanism of protocatechuic acid in vitro

X Li, X Wang, D Chen, S Chen - Functional Foods in Health and Disease, 2011 - ffhdj.com
Background: Protocatechuic acid (PCA) is a natural phenolic acid widely distributed in
plants and is considered as an active component of some traditional Chinese herbal …

[PDF][PDF] Pharmacological activities of protocatechuic acid

AK Khan, R Rashid, N Fatima, S Mahmood, S Mir… - Acta Pol …, 2015 - academia.edu
Protocatechuic acid (3, 4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, PCA) is a simple phenolic acid. It is found
in a large variety of edible plants and possesses various pharmacological activities. This …

Pharmacological effects of protocatechuic acid and its therapeutic potential in neurodegenerative diseases: Review on the basis of in vitro and in vivo studies in …

K Krzysztoforska, D Mirowska-Guzel… - Nutritional …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Protocatechuic acid has very promising properties potentially useful in the inhibition of
neurodegenerative diseases progression. It is the main metabolite of the complex …

Papaver Plants: Current Insights on Phytochemical and Nutritional Composition Along with Biotechnological Applications

M Butnariu, C Quispe, J Herrera-Bravo… - Oxidative medicine …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The genus Papaver is highly esteemed in the pharmacy industry, in the culinary field, and as
ornamental plants. These plants are also valued in traditional medicine. Among all Papaver …

An Updated Review: Opuntia ficus indica (OFI) Chemistry and Its Diverse Applications

R Shoukat, M Cappai, G Pia, L Pilia - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
The beneficial nutrients and biologically active ingredients extracted from plants have
received great attention in the prevention and treatment of several diseases, including …