An overview on cardioprotective and anti-diabetic effects of thymoquinone
10.1016/j.apjtm.2017.08.020
- Author:
Tahereh FARKHONDEH
1
;
Saeed SAMARGHANDIAN
2
;
Abasalt BORJI
2
Author Information
1. Innovative Medical Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Islamic Azad University-Mashhad Branch
2. Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Antioxidant;
Cardiovascular;
Diabetes;
Hyperlipidemia;
Thymoquinone
- From:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
2017;10(9):849-854
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Thymoquinone (TQ), one of the active components of Nigella sativa exhibited to have many biological effects. Several beneficial effects of TQ such as its antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, hypolipidemic, and anti-inflammatory activities have been recognized. The present review focuses on the findings of recent studies on the protective effects of TQ against cardiovascular diseases. In the current review, we additionally concluded that TQ may be therapeutically effective agents for controlling diabetes and hyperlipidemia by decreasing the oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.
