Pharmacological and therapeutic applications of Sinapic acid-an updated review

Phenolic compounds, present in plants, are considered to be indispensable parts of human dietary sources. Sinapic acid, is a natural herbal compound containing phenolic acid. It is found in oranges, grapefruits, and cranberries and in herbs like canola, mustard seed and rapeseed. Sinapic acid is chemically studied as a cinnamic acid derivative that contains 3, 5-dimethoxyl and 4-hydroxyl substitutions in the phenyl group of cinnamic acid. Sinapic acid has been pharmacologically evaluated for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, renoprotective, neuroprotective, anti-diabetic, anxiolytic and anti-bacterial activities. In this review we have summarized the potential pharmacological and therapeutic effects of Sinapic acid in various models.

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Sinapic acid, a natural herbal compound containing phenolic acid, is found in various plants and has been shown to possess potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer activities, among others.