Unveiling the therapeutic potential of phenolic compounds from Boletus edulis in osteoarthritis treatment.

ABSTRACT: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease characterized by inflammation, cartilage degeneration, and pain. Recent studies have focused on the potential of active phenolic compounds as a treatment for OA, owing to their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and chondroprotective effects. Specifically, Boletus edulis (BE) extracts, a natural product from mushrooms, have been shown as significantly active compounds against oxidative stress and inflammation. Our aim was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and chondroprotective potential of BE extracts, primarily composed of phenolic compounds and flavonoids, in OA in vitro models. Our results showed that cell treatment with 250 µg/mL of BE extracts maintained cell viability above 70% without affecting apoptosis or cell cycle. At the molecular level, BE e

SUBMITTER: Paesa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12246400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature