甘草查尔酮A的药理学作用
Pharmacological Effect of Licochalcone A
DOI: 10.12677/acm.2024.1482326, PDF,   
作者: 田怡然, 栾军杰*:青岛大学附属医院眼科,山东 青岛;任晓琛:山东大学齐鲁医院妇产科,山东 济南;宋晓钰:吉林大学第一临床医学院,吉林 长春
关键词: 甘草查尔酮A药理学作用治疗分子机制Licochalcone A Pharmacological Effect Treatment Molecular Mechanism
摘要: 甘草查尔酮A (Licochalcone A, Lico A)是甘草中提取出的天然活性化合物,因具备强大的药理学作用而引起众多国内外研究者的关注,并被广泛用于治疗炎症相关性疾病。此外,还可以作为抗菌剂应用于医学领域。我们综述了现有研究成果及最新研究进展,总结了甘草查尔酮A在治疗领域的应用及其相关的分子机制,旨在为研究者们更深入地研究甘草查尔酮A提供参考。
Abstract: Licochalcone A (Lico A) is a naturally occurring active compound derived from licorice, which has garnered significant attention from researchers both domestically and internationally due to its potent pharmacological effects. It has been extensively utilized in the treatment of inflammation-related diseases, and also exhibits antibacterial properties in the medical field. In this review, we have examined existing research findings and recent advancements, summarized the application of Licochalcone A in therapeutic settings along with its associated molecular mechanisms. The aim is to provide researchers with a reference for further investigation into Licochalcone A.
文章引用:田怡然, 任晓琛, 宋晓钰, 栾军杰. 甘草查尔酮A的药理学作用[J]. 临床医学进展, 2024, 14(8): 1099-1106. https://doi.org/10.12677/acm.2024.1482326

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