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Black Seed (Nigella sativa): A Favourable Alternative Therapy for Inflammatory and Immune System Disorders

Journal

INFLAMMOPHARMACOLOGY
Volume 30, Issue 5, Pages 1623-1643

Publisher

SPRINGER BASEL AG
DOI: 10.1007/s10787-022-01035-6

Keywords

N; sativa; Cytokines; Phenolics; Alkaloid; Anti-inflammation; Immunomodulation

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This article reviews the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties of Nigella sativa and its bioactive compounds, as well as their potential in treating disorders linked to inflammation and immune dysregulation.
In the recent years, various food additives, medicinal plants, and their bioactive components have been utilized in anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory therapy. Nigella sativa is a key dietary supplement and food additive which has a strong traditional background. It is also one of the most broadly studied seeds in the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sector. N. sativa seeds are potential sources of natural metabolite such as phenolic compounds and alkaloids. The anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory abilities of these seeds, most peculiarly with reference to some inflammatory and immune mediators, are reviewed. N. sativa and its bioactive compounds modulate inflammatory and immunomodulatory mediators including tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), interferon gamma (IFN-gamma), nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) cyclooxygenase (COX), lipoxygenase (LOX), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-beta), interleukins, and immunoglobulin levels. This paper comprehensively describes the biomarkers and signaling pathways underlying the anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory potential of N. sativa. This review also explains the scientific basis and the pharmacological properties of core bioactive ingredients of N. sativa responsible for these biological activities which indicates that their bioactive components could be possibly regarded as favorable therapy for disorders linked to inflammation and immune-dysregulation.

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