Volume 21, Issue 6 e202400402
Review

Chemistry, Biological Activities, and Pharmacological Properties of Gastrodin: Mechanism Insights

Naoual El Menyiy

Naoual El Menyiy

Laboratory of Pharmacology, National Agency of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Taounate, 34025 Morocco

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Youssef Elouafy

Youssef Elouafy

Laboratory of Materials, Nanotechnology and Environment LMNE, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, BP 1014 Morocco

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Rania Moubachir

Rania Moubachir

Bioactives and Environmental Health Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, 11201 Meknes, Marocco

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Rhizlan Abdnim

Rhizlan Abdnim

Laboratoire de bioressources, biotechnologie, ethnopharmacologie et santé, Département de biologie, Faculté des sciences, Université Mohamed premier, Boulevard Mohamed VI; BP:717, 60000 Oujda, Marocco

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Taoufiq Benali

Taoufiq Benali

Environment and Health Team, Polydisciplinary Faculty of Safi, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakesh-Safi, 46030 Morocco

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Douae Taha

Douae Taha

Molecular Modeling, Materials, Nanomaterials, Water and Environment Laboratory, CERNE2D, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Rabat, 10106 Morocco

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Asaad Khalid

Corresponding Author

Asaad Khalid

Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Unit, Health Research Cener, Jazan University, P.O. Box: 114, Jazan, 11111 Saudi Arabia

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants and Traditional Medicine Research Institute, National Center for Research, P. O. Box 2404, 11111 Khartoum, Sudan

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Ashraf N. Abdalla

Ashraf N. Abdalla

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 21955 Saudi Arabia

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Siddiqa M. A. Hamza

Siddiqa M. A. Hamza

Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Umm Alqura University, 24832 Alqunfudah, Saudi Arabia

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Salma Elhadi Ibrahim

Salma Elhadi Ibrahim

Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Umm Alqura University, 24832 Alqunfudah, Saudi Arabia

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Mohamed El-Shazly

Mohamed El-Shazly

Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, 11566 Cairo, Egypt

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Gokhan Zengin

Corresponding Author

Gokhan Zengin

Department of Biology, Science Faculty, Selcuk University, 42130 Konya, Turkey

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Abdelhakim Bouyahya

Corresponding Author

Abdelhakim Bouyahya

Laboratory of Human Pathologies Biology, Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Rabat, 10106 Morocco

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First published: 04 April 2024
Citations: 3

Abstract

Gastrodin, a bioactive compound derived from the rhizome of the orchid Gastrodia elata, exhibits a diverse range of biological activities. With documented neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and anti-tumor effects, gastrodin stands out as a multifaceted therapeutic agent. Notably, it has demonstrated efficacy in protecting against neuronal damage and enhancing cognitive function in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and cerebral ischemia. Additionally, gastrodin showcases immunomodulatory effects by mitigating inflammation and suppressing the expression of inflammatory cytokines. Its cytotoxic activity involves the inhibition of angiogenesis, suppression of tumor growth, and induction of apoptosis. This comprehensive review seeks to elucidate the myriad potential effects of Gastrodin, delving into the intricate molecular mechanisms underpinning its pharmacological properties. The findings underscore the therapeutic potential of gastrodin in addressing various conditions linked to neuroinflammation and cancer.

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Conflict of interests

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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