Journal
FOOD CHEMISTRY
Volume 274, Issue -, Pages 642-650Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.09.029
Keywords
Aquaporin membrane channels; Food phytochemicals; Polyphenols; Terpenoids; Capsaicinoids; Nutraceutics; Active ageing; Gut microbiota
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A series of plant-derived bioactive compounds belonging to the class of polyphenols, terpenes and capsaicinoids, interact with important pathophysiological pathways at a molecular, cellular and systemic level. Mechanisms of action include altering cell growth and differentiation, apoptosis, autophagy, inflammation, redox balance and metabolic and energy homeostasis. These effects might also involve the expression and function of Aquaporins (AQPs), a family of membrane channel proteins, involved in several body functions. The ultimate translational beneficial effect of such phytocompounds on AQPs in health and disease is a matter of intensive research. Results might provide novel therapeutic approaches to a number of human diseases. Here, we give an updated overview of this fast growing and promising field, discussing a number of phytocompounds and their action on AQPs and related potential clinical achievements.
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