Pogostemon cablin Acts as a Key Regulator of NF-κB Signaling and Has a Potent Therapeutic Effect on Intestinal Mucosal Inflammation

TL;DR

Pogostemon cablin regulates the NF-κB pathway and may offer a new treatment for intestinal inflammation.

Contribution

This review highlights Pogostemon cablin's therapeutic potential in treating intestinal inflammation via NF-κB signaling regulation.

Findings

Pogostemon cablin regulates NF-κB signaling to reduce intestinal inflammation.

Pogostemon cablin has anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and antioxidant effects.

Traditional treatments for colitis have limitations, making Pogostemon cablin a promising alternative.

Abstract

Persistent intestinal inflammation is a major contributor to various diseases, including digestive disorders, immune dysregulation, and cancer. The NF-κB signaling pathway is pivotal in the inflammatory response of intestinal cells, regulating the secretion of inflammatory factors, mediating signal transduction, and activating receptors. In colitis, NF-κB signaling and its effector molecules are excessively activated by various stimuli, leading to overexpression of inflammatory mediators and immune regulators. Colitis, an inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, underlies many intestinal diseases, with increasing incidence. Traditional treatments such as glucocorticoids and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs have significant limitations and side effects. Pogostemon cablin, a traditional Chinese medicine and food, is widely used in food, spices, and pharmaceuticals. Studies have demonstrated its positive therapeutic effects on intestinal inflammation, primarily through regulation of the NF-κB signaling pathway. Moreover, P. cablin and its active components exhibit pharmacological activities such as antiapoptotic, antioxidant, and antitumor effects. This review summarizes the original research on treating intestinal mucosal inflammation via NF-κB signaling regulation using P. cablin and its active components, providing new insights for colitis treatment.

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