Pharmacological exploration of natural 6-hydroxy flavone: A promising moiety

6-hydroxy Flavone (6-HF) is a naturally occurring biologically active flavonoid found in the leaves of Barleria Prionitis Linn. Plant Family Acanthaceae. The 6-HF exhibits pharmacological activities like non-competitive cytochrome P450 2C9 enzyme inhibitors, potent antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anticancer effects.

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A comprehensive review of the available data indicates that 6-HF can modulate key molecular processes involved in tracheal relaxation, inflammation, oxidative stress, and cellular differentiation. 6-HF has a potential anti-inflammatory impact by blocking important inflammatory pathways, a promising anxiolytic and neuroprotective effect by modifying Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Type A(GABA_A) receptor function, and a promising anticancer effect by causing apoptosis by activating p53, p21, and caspases. It suppresses the Nuclear Factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-κB) pathway, preventing the activation of pro-inflammatory genes. Also, 6-HF reduces oxidative stress by neutralizing reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated in mitochondria and other cellular organelles. Despite all activities, a detailed study is required to show the exact molecular pathway behind these activities, and investigating its pharmacokinetic characteristics, bioavailability, and potential toxicity will be critical for its development as a medicinal drug. This study aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the pharmacological properties of 6-HF, highlighting the need for further research to determine its therapeutic potential fully.

This review article briefly overviews chemistry, isolation, and pharmacological activity, along with some mechanisms.