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  • Natural product chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug discovery

Background:

  • Natural products are a rich source of bioactive compounds for drug discovery.
  • Astragalin (kaempferol 3-glucoside) is a flavonoid found in medicinal plants like *Cuscuta chinensis*.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted pharmacological applications of astragalin.
  • To highlight its potential as a therapeutic agent.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on astragalin's bioactivity.
  • Analysis of molecular targets and signaling pathways modulated by astragalin.

Main Results:

  • Astragalin demonstrates a wide range of pharmacological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, neuroprotective, cardioprotective, antiobesity, antiosteoporotic, anticancer, antiulcer, and antidiabetic properties.
  • Its effects are mediated through the regulation of numerous molecular targets, including transcription factors, enzymes, kinases, cell adhesion proteins, apoptotic/antiapoptotic proteins, and inflammatory cytokines.

Conclusions:

  • Astragalin possesses significant therapeutic potential across various diseases.
  • Further research, including structural optimization, is required to fully elucidate its mechanisms and develop it into effective drug candidates.