Planta Med 2025; 91(05): 259-270
DOI: 10.1055/a-2542-0756
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Andrographolide and its Derivatives in Cardiovascular Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Authors

  • Shenjie Zhang

    1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
  • Xiaokai Xie

    1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
  • Juan Zhao

    2   Department of Cardiology, Tongzhou Peopleʼs Hospital, Nantong, China
  • Yilong Jiang

    1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
  • Chao Huang

    3   Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong, China
  • Qi Li

    1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
  • Boyu Xia

    1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China
  • Le Yin

    2   Department of Cardiology, Tongzhou Peopleʼs Hospital, Nantong, China
  • Xiaomei Yuan

    4   Department of Cardiology, Sichuan Provincial Peopleʼs Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
  • Qingsheng You

    1   Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, Nantong, China

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is one of the main causes of mortality worldwide. Andrographolide represents an important category of natural phytochemicals that has significant therapeutic potential in various conditions such as acute lung injury, heart disease, and viral infections due to its anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties. This compound plays a protective role in human pathophysiology. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the effects of andrographolide on cardiovascular disease and examines its essential roles and mechanisms in cardiovascular disease and other vascular dysfunctions. The data collected in this review serve as a comprehensive reference for the role of andrographolide in cardiovascular disease and provide valuable insights for further research and the development of andrographolide as a novel therapeutic approach for cardiovascular disease.



Publication History

Received: 16 October 2024

Accepted after revision: 03 February 2025

Article published online:
07 March 2025

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