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Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5230
ISSN (Online): 1875-614X

Research Article

Ferulic Acid: A Review of Mechanisms of Action, Absorption, Toxicology, Application on Wound Healing

In Press, (this is not the final "Version of Record"). Available online 06 August, 2024
Author(s): Ana Flávia Lawall Werneck Cerqueira, Humberto de Mello Brandão, Guilherme Diniz Tavares and Mirian Pereira Rodarte*
Published on: 06 August, 2024

DOI: 10.2174/0118715230309592240723105514

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Abstract

Ferulic acid is a widely distributed phenolic substance with diverse bioactive properties, which has been widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Wounds are complex skin lesions to treat and their treatment is long and costly. This encourages the search for alternative treatments, especially in the area of bioactive substances of natural origin.

Aims: This work aims to make a bibliographic survey on studies of the use of ferulic acid in the treatment of wounds.

Results: The studies found show that ferulic acid acts through different mechanisms of action such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, collagen production, angiogenic, and reepithelialization effects. These properties act synergistically in different stages of healing, which differentiates it from conventional treatments. In addition, ferulic acid has dermal absorption, low skin metabolism, and low toxicity.

Conclusion: Studies in this area are recent and further research is needed to expand the possibilities and therapeutic efficiency of ferulic acid in wound healing.


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