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'''Quercetin''' is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains. It is one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet and plays a significant role in helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. | '''Quercetin''' is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains. It is one of the most abundant [[Antioxidant|antioxidants]] in the human diet and plays a significant role in helping to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. | ||
Quercetin belongs to the class of polyphenolic compounds known as flavonoids, recognized for their diverse biological activities. It is a pigment that is responsible, in part, for the colors of many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Structurally, quercetin is characterized by the presence of a 15-carbon skeleton consisting of two phenyl rings and a heterocyclic ring. | Quercetin belongs to the class of polyphenolic compounds known as flavonoids, recognized for their diverse biological activities. It is a pigment that is responsible, in part, for the colors of many fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Structurally, quercetin is characterized by the presence of a 15-carbon skeleton consisting of two phenyl rings and a heterocyclic ring. | ||
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: Quercetin’s potent anti-inflammatory properties have led to its investigation for use in chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. It modulates inflammatory pathways by inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reducing the activation of inflammatory cells. | : Quercetin’s potent anti-inflammatory properties have led to its investigation for use in chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. It modulates inflammatory pathways by inhibiting the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and reducing the activation of inflammatory cells. | ||
; Antioxidant Properties | ; [[Antioxidant]] Properties | ||
: The antioxidant activity of quercetin is attributed to its ability to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, potentially mitigating aging-related cellular damage and dysfunction. Its antioxidant properties are linked to a reduction in the risk of chronic conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. | : The antioxidant activity of quercetin is attributed to its ability to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, potentially mitigating aging-related cellular damage and dysfunction. Its antioxidant properties are linked to a reduction in the risk of chronic conditions such as cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. | ||
; Impact on Cellular Senescence | ; Impact on [[Cellular Senescence]] | ||
: Research has indicated that quercetin may delay cellular senescence by modulating senescence-associated signaling pathways and reducing the accumulation of senescent cells, potentially impacting aging processes and age-related diseases. | : Research has indicated that quercetin may delay cellular senescence by modulating senescence-associated signaling pathways and reducing the accumulation of senescent cells, potentially impacting aging processes and age-related diseases. | ||
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==Conclusions and Future Directions== | ==Conclusions and Future Directions== | ||
'''Quercetin''' has garnered substantial attention in the realm of longevity and health due to its multifaceted biological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-aging properties. | '''Quercetin''' has garnered substantial attention in the realm of longevity and health due to its multifaceted biological activities, including [[Antioxidant|antioxidant]], anti-inflammatory, and potential anti-aging properties. | ||
=== Summary of Key Findings=== | === Summary of Key Findings=== | ||
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[[Category:Xenohormetic Compounds]] | [[Category:Xenohormetic Compounds]] | ||
[[Category:Senolytic Compounds]] | [[Category:Senolytic Compounds]] | ||
[[Category:Antioxidant Compounds]] | |||