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Kelly Samara de Lira Mota1, Guilherme Eduardo Nunes Dias, Meri Emili Ferreira Pinto

  • 1Laboratório de Tecnologia Farmacêutica Prof Delby Fernandes de Medeiros, LTF, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, UFPB, João Pessoa, PB, Brazil. kellylira@gmail.com

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Natural Products Chemistry

Background:

  • Peptic ulcers are a common gastrointestinal disorder with limited treatment options due to drug ineffectiveness and side effects.
  • Natural products are increasingly explored for therapeutic applications, with flavonoids gaining attention for their health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the antiulcerogenic activity of flavonoids.
  • To assess the therapeutic potential of flavonoids in managing peptic ulcers.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of ninety-five flavonoids.
  • Analysis of pharmacological properties including anti-secretory, cytoprotective, and antioxidant effects.

Main Results:

  • Flavonoids exhibit diverse antiulcerogenic activities.
  • These compounds demonstrate gastroprotective, ulcer-healing, and H. pylori-modulating effects.

Conclusions:

  • Flavonoids possess significant therapeutic potential for peptic ulcer treatment.
  • They represent promising alternatives for managing peptic ulcers, including those associated with H. pylori infection.