An evaluation on potential anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Crocin

• Main Author: Bastani, Sepideh
• Publication Date: 2022
• Other Authors: Vahedian, Vahid [UNESP], Rashidi, Mohsen, Mir, Amirabbas, Mirzaei, Sepideh, Alipourfard, Iraj, Pouremamali, Farhad, Nejabati, Hamidreza, kadkhoda, Jamileh, Maroufi, Nazila Fathi, Akbarzadeh, Maryam
• Format: Other
• Language: eng
• Source: Repositório Institucional da UNESP
• Download full: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopha.2022.113297; http://hdl.handle.net/11449/240342
• topic: Anti-inflammatory; Anti-oxidant; Cancer; Covid19; Crocin

Crocin, an active ingredient derived from saffron, is one of the herbal components that has recently been considered by researchers. Crocin has been shown to have many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and therefore can be used to treat various diseases. It has been shown that Crocin has a positive effect on the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and kidney disease. In addition, the role of this substance in COVID-19 pandemic has been identified. In this review article, we tried to have a comprehensive review of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of Crocin in different diseases and different tissues. In conclusion, Crocin may be helpful in pathological conditions that are associated with inflammation and oxidative stress.