Comprehensive analysis of the chemical composition, bioactivities, and applications in human health of Artocarpus tonkinensis A. Chev. ex Gagnep
Análisis exhaustivo de la composición química, bioactividades y aplicaciones en la salud humana de Artocarpus tonkinensis A. Chev. ex Gagnep
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https://doi.org/10.15446/rfnam.v79.121911Keywords:
Artocarpus tonkinensis, antiinflammatory, immunomodulation, medicinal plants, secondary metabolites (en)Artocarpus tonkinensis, antiinflamatorio, inmunomodulador, plantas medicinales, metabolitos secundarios (es)
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Artocarpus tonkinensis A. Chev. ex Gagnep. is an endemic Vietnamese tree that has gained scientific relevance due to its traditional ethnomedicinal uses and emerging nutraceutical potential; however, a comprehensive and systematized synthesis of its chemical composition and biological activities remains limited. This study aimed to critically compile and analyze published scientific evidence on the phytochemical constituents, bioactivities, toxicity, and potential applications of A. tonkinensis. A structured review of peer-reviewed literature was conducted, focusing on studies addressing chemical characterization, in vitro and in vivo biological assays, and pharmacological evaluations. The analysis showed that a wide range of secondary metabolites, including flavonoids, benzofurans, chalconoids, and phenolic acids, have been isolated from different plant tissues. Experimental evidence indicates that extracts and isolated compounds exhibit significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and anticancer activities. In vivo studies reported reductions in arthritis severity ranging from 30 to 60%, together with decreased serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6. This review highlights relevant structure–activity relationships, summarizes available toxicity data, and discusses the therapeutic and pharmacological prospects of this species. Overall, the compiled evidence provides a coherent and verifiable scientific basis supporting the potential of A. tonkinensis as a source of bioactive compounds and underscores the need for further biochemical, pharmacological, and applied research.
Artocarpus tonkinensis A. Chev. ex Gagnep. es un árbol endémico de Vietnam que ha adquirido relevancia científica debido a sus usos etnomedicinales tradicionales y a su emergente potencial nutracéutico; sin embargo, aún es limitada la existencia de una síntesis integral y sistematizada de su composición química y actividades biológicas. El objetivo de este estudio fue recopilar y analizar críticamente la evidencia científica publicada sobre los constituyentes fitoquímicos, las bioactividades, la toxicidad y las posibles aplicaciones de A. tonkinensis. Se realizó una revisión estructurada de la literatura científica arbitrada, enfocada en estudios que abordan la caracterización química, ensayos biológicos in vitro e in vivo y evaluaciones farmacológicas. El análisis mostró que una amplia variedad de metabolitos secundarios, incluidos flavonoides, benzofuranos, chalconas y ácidos fenólicos, han sido aislados de diferentes tejidos de la planta. La evidencia experimental indica que los extractos y compuestos aislados presentan actividades antiinflamatorias, antioxidantes, inmunomoduladoras y anticancerígenas significativas. Estudios in vivo reportaron reducciones en la severidad de la artritis que oscilaron entre 30 y 60%, junto con una disminución en los niveles séricos de citocinas proinflamatorias como TNF-α e IL-6. Esta revisión destaca las relaciones estructura–actividad, resume los datos disponibles sobre toxicidad y discute las perspectivas terapéuticas y farmacológicas de esta especie. En conjunto, la evidencia compilada proporciona una base científica coherente y verificable que respalda el potencial de A. tonkinensis como fuente de compuestos bioactivos y subraya la necesidad de realizar investigaciones bioquímicas, farmacológicas y aplicadas adicionales.
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