Linarin, a Glycosylated Flavonoid, with Potential Therapeutic Attributes: A Comprehensive Review.

ABSTRACT: Many flavonoids, as eminent phenolic compounds, have been commercialized and consumed as dietary supplements due to their incredible human health benefits. In the present study, a bioactive flavone glycoside linarin (LN) was designated to comprehensively overview its phytochemical and biological properties. LN has been characterized abundantly in the Cirsium, Micromeria, and Buddleja species belonging to Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, and Scrophulariaceae families, respectively. Biological assessments exhibited promising activities of LN, particularly, the remedial effects on central nervous system (CNS) disorders, whereas the remarkable sleep enhancing and sedative effects as well as AChE (acetylcholinesterase) inhibitory activity were highlighted. Of note, LN has indicated p

SUBMITTER: Mottaghipisheh J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8621830 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature