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- Title
Synephrine and Its Derivative Compound A: Common and Specific Biological Effects.
- Authors
Dodonova, Svetlana A.; Zhidkova, Ekaterina M.; Kryukov, Alexey A.; Valiev, Timur T.; Kirsanov, Kirill I.; Kulikov, Evgeny P.; Budunova, Irina V.; Yakubovskaya, Marianna G.; Lesovaya, Ekaterina A.
- Abstract
This review is focused on synephrine, the principal phytochemical found in bitter orange and other medicinal plants and widely used as a dietary supplement for weight loss/body fat reduction. We examine different aspects of synephrine biology, delving into its established and potential molecular targets, as well as its mechanisms of action. We present an overview of the origin, chemical composition, receptors, and pharmacological properties of synephrine, including its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activity in various in vitro and animal models. Additionally, we conduct a comparative analysis of the molecular targets and effects of synephrine with those of its metabolite, selective glucocorticoid receptor agonist (SEGRA) Compound A (CpdA), which shares a similar chemical structure with synephrine. SEGRAs, including CpdA, have been extensively studied as glucocorticoid receptor activators that have a better benefit/risk profile than glucocorticoids due to their reduced adverse effects. We discuss the potential of synephrine usage as a template for the synthesis of new generation of non-steroidal SEGRAs. The review also provides insights into the safe pharmacological profile of synephrine.
- Subjects
GLUCOCORTICOID receptors; WEIGHT loss; DRUG target; ANTINEOPLASTIC agents; FAT; ANTI-inflammatory agents; OPIOID receptors
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2023, Vol 24, Issue 24, p17537
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms242417537