Asiatic acid and its derivatives: Pharmacological insights and applications.

Centella asiatica (L.) Urban has been utilized in wound healing remedies for nearly 3000 years. Asiatic acid (AA), a pentacyclic triterpenoid characterized by ursane-type skeleton, serves as principal bioactive constituent of Centella asiatica, exhibits remarkable therapeutic potential across a spectrum of health conditions. Pharmacological investigations have revealed that AA exerts direct regulatory effects on a multitude of enzymes, receptors, inflammatory mediators, and transcription factors. This article systematically examines the therapeutic applications of AA and its derivatives in the management of neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and infections. Additionally, recent advancements in the structural modification of AA are summarized, offering new insights for the development of low-toxicity, effective AA-based therapeutics and diagnostic agents. However, several challenges remain, including the paucity of clinical trials, uncertainties in dosage and treatment regimens, limited data on long-term safety and side effects, and poor bioavailability. Addressing these limitations is crucial for advancing AA-based therapies and ensuring their clinical applicability.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  European journal of medicinal chemistry

• Publication date

  2025-02-01

• Fields of study

  Medicine, Chemistry

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  DOI 10.1016/j.ejmech.2025.117429PMID 40015163
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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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