Caffeic Acid and Diseases—Mechanisms of Action

作者：Nela Pavlíková · 发表于：International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 年份：2022 · DOI：10.3390/ijms24010588 · 被引用次数：242 · 研究领域：Biochemical effects in animals、Adipose Tissue and Metabolism、Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress

Caffeic acid belongs to the polyphenol compounds we consume daily, often in the form of coffee. Even though it is less explored than caffeic acid phenethyl ester, it still has many positive effects on human health. Caffeic acid can affect cancer, diabetes, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, or bacterial and viral infections. This review focuses on the molecular mechanisms of how caffeic acid achieves its effects.