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Ferulic acid

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory signaling; estrogenic receptor modulation; antioxidant
Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory via COX-2 inhibition; neuroprotective

Research Notes

Ferulic acid demonstrates anti-inflammatory activity via NF-kappaB inhibition and weak estrogenic effects. Synergistic with ligustilide in traditional formulas for hormonal support.

Strong antioxidant. Anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects documented in animal models.

Found In 2 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Hydroxycinnamic acid
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Ferulic acid

Hydroxycinnamic acidBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Hydroxycinnamic acid)

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