REVIEW article

Front. Immunol., 21 June 2024

Sec. Nutritional Immunology

Volume 15 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1345002

Phenolic acids from medicinal and edible homologous plants: a potential anti-inflammatory agent for inflammatory diseases

  • 1. Key Laboratory for Quality Evaluation of Bulk Herbs of Hunan Province, School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, China

  • 2. Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China

Abstract

Inflammation has been shown to trigger a wide range of chronic diseases, particularly inflammatory diseases. As a result, the focus of research has been on anti-inflammatory drugs and foods. In recent years, the field of medicinal and edible homology (MEH) has developed rapidly in both medical and food sciences, with 95% of MEH being associated with plants. Phenolic acids are a crucial group of natural bioactive substances found in medicinal and edible homologous plants (MEHPs). Their anti-inflammatory activity is significant as they play a vital role in treating several inflammatory diseases. These compounds possess enormous potential for developing anti-inflammatory drugs and functional foods. However, their development is far from satisfactory due to their diverse structure and intricate anti-inflammatory mechanisms. In this review, we summarize the various types, structures, and distribution of MEHP phenolic acids that have been identified as of 2023. We also analyze their anti-inflammatory activity and molecular mechanisms in inflammatory diseases through NF-κB, MAPK, NLRP3, Nrf2, TLRs, and IL-17 pathways. Additionally, we investigate their impact on regulating the composition of the gut microbiota and immune responses. This analysis lays the groundwork for further exploration of the anti-inflammatory structure-activity relationship of MEHP phenolic acids, aiming to inspire structural optimization and deepen our understanding of their mechanism, and provides valuable insights for future research and development in this field.

1 Introduction

Inflammatory diseases can trigger abnormal reactions in various body systems, leading to tissue damage and dysfunction, which seriously affects human health, and inflammation is the basis of inflammatory diseases. Inflammation is a cascade of chemical signals triggered by viral and bacterial infections, toxic compound stimulation, and tissue damage, which can activate white blood cells to produce and release inflammatory cytokines. Chronic inflammation can contribute to the development of various chronic diseases such as inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, tumors, neurogenic diseases, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and tissue fibrosis (1, 2). Therefore, anti-inflammatory drugs and foods have always been a hot topic of research. Medicinal and edible homology (MEH) refers to natural resources offering edible and medicinal value. Being safe and healthy options with medicinal functions, MEH-based research and product development are receiving increasing attention (3, 4). In 2002, a list of items that function as both food and medicine (the catalog of “Medicinal and edible homologous” sources) was released by the former Chinese Ministry of health. As of now, there are 110 Chinese medicinal materials that have been included (3), and 102 of these are plants, accounting for nearly 95%.

Medicinal and edible homologous plants (MEHPs) are characterized by the presence of a variety of active ingredients. Phenolic acids are one of the most representative ingredients of MEHPs. Phenolic acids are a class of organic acids with directly linked phenolic groups to aromatic rings, are abundant in plants, encompassing a broad spectrum of medicinal and edible varieties, and constitute vital secondary metabolites. Currently, phenolic acids hold broad applications across various sectors, including the food industry, medicine, health supplements, and cosmetics. They are integrated into food products as natural preservatives and antioxidants, enhancing shelf life (5). Within the pharmaceutical domain, phenolic acids serve as therapeutic agents or adjuvants for combating inflammatory conditions and select cancers (6). As dietary supplements, they contribute to health promotion and disease prevention (7). Additionally, phenolic acids are leveraged in skincare for their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, particularly in anti-aging and protective formulations (8). The structural skeleton of phenolic acids is mainly composed of a carboxyl group and one or more hydroxyl groups bound to aromatic rings. Phenolic acids can be divided into three classes: hydroxybenzoic acids, hydroxyphenylacetic acids, and hydroxycinnamic acids, all having anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral activities (912). Bioactivity is closely related to the structure of MEHP phenolic acids; hence, an understanding of the varied structures of these compounds is important.

Anti-inflammatory activity is one of the main features of MEHP phenolic acids and plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of numerous inflammatory diseases (1316). Although the pathogenesis of these diseases is different, the regulation of inflammatory signaling pathways is similar. Therefore, it is essential to elucidate the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of MEHP phenolic acids for intensive research on their anti-inflammatory diseases’ activity.

We performed a comprehensive database search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Science Direct for entries up to November 2023, to systematically review the types, structures, anti-inflammatory activities, and molecular mechanisms of MEHP phenolic acids. The objective is to provide scientific basis for in-depth research and comprehensive development of the anti-inflammatory activities of MEHP phenolic acids.

2 Structure and distribution of MEHP phenolic acids

Upon conducting a thorough literature review, we discovered that 68 types of MEHP were reported to contain a comprehensive collection of 167 phenolic acids. Among these, there are 45 hydroxybenzoic acids, 113 hydroxycinnamic acids, 8 hydroxyphenylacetic acids, and 1 other phenolic acid. The 68 MEHPs belong to 35 families with 6 species from Rosaceae or Lamiaceae, 5 from Zingiberaceae, 4 from Caprifoliaceae or Compositae, and 3 from Moraceae, Rutaceae, Leguminosae, or Campanulacea.

2.1 Hydroxybenzoic acids

Hydroxybenzoic acids are based on a hydroxybenzoic acid skeleton. The hydroxybenzoic acids can be divided into simple hydroxybenzoic acids, polyhydroxybenzoic acids, hydroxybenzoates, and hydroxybenzoate glycosides. According to reports, there are 18 types of simple hydroxybenzoic acids, 6 types of polyhydroxybenzoic acids, 12 types of hydroxybenzoates, and 9 types of hydroxybenzoate glycosides. Simple hydroxybenzoic acids are the most widely distributed (including vanillic acid, gallic acid, syringic acid, salicylic acid, protocatechuic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, etc.) among which vanillic acid, gallic acid, and syringic acid are distributed in 28, 25, and 24 MEHPs, respectively. Details are shown in Table 1 and the structure is shown in Figure 1.

Table 1

No.ComponentsMolecular FormulaMEHPs
Simple hydroxybenzoic acids
13-hydroxybenzoic acidC7H6O3Lycium barbarum L (17); Sesamum indicum L (18); Crocus sativus L (19); Amomum tsao-ko Crevost et Lemaire (20).
2salicylic acidC7H6O3Cichorium intybus L (21); Hippophae rhamnoides L (22); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (23); Sesamum indicum L (18); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (24); Crocus sativus L (25); Curcuma longa L (26); Panax quinquefolium L (27).
3p-hydroxybenzoic acidC7H6O3Hippophae rhamnoides L (28); Hordeum vulgare L (29); Laminaria japonica Aresch (30); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (31); Zingiber officinale Rosc (32); Lycium barbarum L (17); Sterculia lychnophora Hance (33); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (35); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Cichorium intybus L (37); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (38); Sesamum indicum L (18); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (39); Kaempferia galanga L (40); Crocus sativus L (41); Panax quinquefolium L (27); Gastrodia elata B1 (42); Piper nigrum L (43); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Coriandrum sativum L (45).
4anisic acidC8H8O3Kaempferia galanga L (40).
5pyrocatechuic acidC7H6O4Hippophae rhamnoides L (28); Hordeum vulgare L (46).
6gentisic acidC7H6O4Hippophae rhamnoides L (28); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (47); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Rosa rugosa Thunb (49); Crocus sativus L (25).
7protocatechuic acidC7H6O4Hippophae rhamnoides L (28); Hordeum vulgare L (46); Ziziphus jujuba Mill (50); Lycium barbarum L (17); Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (51); Sterculia lychnophora Hance (33); Mosla chinensis ‘jiangxiangru’ (52); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Morus alba L. (leaf) (53); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (54); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (35); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (38); Piper nigrum L (43); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Rosa rugosa Thunb (49); Prunella vulgaris L (55); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (39); Panax quinquefolium L (27);Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc (56); Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57).
8isovanillic acidC8H8O4Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Vigna angularis Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (Leaf) (38).
9vanillic acidC8H8O4Crataegus pinnatifida Bge (59); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48); Hippophae rhamnoides L (60); Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Vigna angularis Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Hordeum vulgare L (29); Laminaria japonica Aresch (30); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (31); Hovenia dulcis Thunb (61); Lycium barbarum L (17); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Platycodon grandiflorum (Jacq.) A.DC (62); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Cichorium intybus L (21); Perilla frutescens(L.) Britt. (Leaf) (63); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (fruit) (64); Sesamum indicum L (18); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (65); Coriandrum sativum L (45); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (39); Kaempferia galanga L (40); Crocus sativus L (41); Curcuma Longa L (26); Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf (66); Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (67); Panax quinquefolium L (27); Gastrodia elata B1 (68); Dolichos lablab L (69).
103,5-dihydroxybenzoic acidC7H6O4Amomum tsao-ko Crevost et Lemaire (20).
11veratric acidC9H10O4Hippophae rhamnoides L (28).
12gallic acidC7H6O5Portulaca oleracea L (70); Dolichos lablab L (69); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48).; Phyllanthus emblica L (71); Citrus medica L (72); Hippophae rhamnoides L (60); Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Vigna angularis Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Hordeum vulgare L (46); Laminaria japonica Aresch (30); Ziziphus jujuba Mill (73); Canarium album Raeusch (72); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (31); Zingiber officinale Rosc (32); Lycium barbarum L (74); Morus alba L. (fruit) (75); Morus alba L. (leaf) (76); Citrus reticulata Blanco (77); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (47); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (Leaf) (23); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (78); Rosa rugosa Thunb (49); Crocus sativus L (41); Curcuma Longa L (26); Panax quinquefolium L (27); Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc (79).
134-O-methylgallic acidC8H8O5Phyllanthus emblica L (71); Piper nigrum L (43).
14syringic acidC9H10O5Portulaca oleracea L (80); Cannabis sativa L (81); Dolichos lablab L (69); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48); Phyllanthus emblica L (71); Hordeum vulgare L (29); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (31); Zingiber officinale Rosc (32); Lycium barbarum L (74); Morus alba L. (fruit) (82); Citrus reticulata Blanco (77); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Perilla frutescens(L.) Britt. (Leaf) (63); Sesamum indicum L (18); Piper nigrum L (43); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Coriandrum sativum L (45); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83); Crocus sativus L (25); Curcuma longa L (26); Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (67); Panax quinquefolium L (27).
153,4-O-dimethylgallic acidC9H10O5Piper nigrum L (43).
165-sulfosalicyclic acidC7H6O6SPerilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (Leaf) (63)
17vanillic acid 4-sulfateC8H8O7SPiper nigrum L (43).
18ginkgolic acidC22H34O3Cistanche deserticola Y.C.Ma (84).
Polyhydroxybenzoic acids
192-O-(3,4-dihydroxybenzoyl)-2,4,6-trihydroxy-phenylacetic acidC15H12O8Morus alba L. (fruit) (85)
203,4-di-O-galloylquinic acidC21H20O14Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
21digallic acidC14H10O9Canarium album Raeusch (86).
22gallic acid O-malic acidC10H10O9Canarium album Raeusch (86).
23galloylquinic acidC14H16O10Canarium album Raeusch (86).
24galloylshikimic acidC14H14O9Canarium album Raeusch (86).
Hydroxybenzoates
251-O-galloyl-glycerolC10H12O7Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
26methylparabenC8H8O3Crocus sativus L (41).
272-O-(3,4-dihydroxybenzoyl)-2,4,6-trihydroxyphenylmethylacetateC16H14O8Morus alba L. (fruit) (85)
282-O-galloylgalactaric acidC13H14O12Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
291-methyl 2-galloylgalactarateC14H15O12Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
303,5-dihydroxy-2-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl) phenyl 4-hydroxybenzoateC16H14O7Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc (56)
313-O-methylgallateC8H7O5Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
32protocatechuic acid ethyl esterC9H10O4Sterculia lychnophora Hance (33); Morus alba L. (fruit) (85)
337-O-galloyl-d-sedoheptuloseC14H18O11Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc (79)
34protocatechuic acid methyl esterC8H8O4Kaempferia galanga L (40); Morus alba L. (fruit) (85)
35methyl gallateC8H8O5Cistanche deserticola Y.C.Ma (84)
36O-acetylsyringic acidC14H18O6Morus alba L. (fruit) (82)
Hydroxybenzoate glycosides
371-O,6-O-digalloyl-β-D-glucoseC20H20O14Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
38β-glucogallinC13H16O10Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
39gallic acid-3,5-diglucosideC19H26O15Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83).
40galloyl-glucosideC13H16O10Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83).
41gentisic acid 5-O-D-(6’-salicyly1)-glucopyranosideC20H20O11Prunella vulgaris L (87).
42protocatechuic acid 4-O-glucosideC13H16O9Piper nigrum L (43).
43vanillic acid -4-O-glucosideC14H18O9Mosla chinensis ‘jiangxiangru’ (52); Sesamum indicum L (18).
44salicylic acid-2-O-glucosideC13H16O8Sesamum indicum L (18).
451-O-4-carboxylphenyl-(6-O-4-hydroxybenzoyl)-β-D-glucopyranosideC20H20O10Kaempferia galanga L (40).

Hydroxybenzoic acids of medicinal and edible homologous plants.

Figure 1

2.2 Hydroxycinnamic acids

Hydroxycinnamic acids are the most abundant and widely distributed phenolic acids. According to structure, they can be divided into simple hydroxycinnamic acids, hydrogenated hydroxycinnamic acids, polyhydroxycinnamic acids, hydroxycinnamates, hydroxycinnamate glycosides, and hydroxycinnamate salts. Among the reported MEHP phenolic acids, there are 10 simple hydroxycinnamic acids, 7 hydrogenated hydroxycinnamic acids, 46 polyhydroxycinnamic acids, 26 hydroxycinnamates, 21 hydroxycinnamate glycosides, and 1 hydroxycinnamate salt. Among these, simple hydroxycinnamic acids and polyhydroxycinnamic acids are the most diverse. The most widely distributed simple hydroxycinnamic acids include caffeic acid, ferulic acid, and p-coumaric acid, which are distributed in 39, 31, and 28 MEHPs, respectively. Most polyhydroxycinnamic acids have caffeic acid as the parent core, including caffeoylquinic acids which combine caffeic acid and quinic acid (chlorogenic acid) and rosmarinic acid which is a combination of caffeic acid and danshensu. Chlorogenic acid is the phenolic acid with the largest reported distribution in 43 MEHPs. In addition, the reported hydroxycinnamate salt (caffeic acid 3-sulfonate) was only distributed in Piper nigrum L. Detailed information is shown in Table 2 and the structure is shown in Figure 2.

Table 2

No.ComponentsMolecular FormulaMEHPs
Simple hydroxycinnamic acids
46m-coumaric acidC9H8O3Hippophae rhamnoides L (28); Piper nigrum L (43); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34)
47o-coumaric acidC9H8O3Morus alba L. (fruit) (88); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (63); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Crocus sativus L (19).
48p-coumaric acidC9H8O3Cornus officinalis Sieb.et Zucc (79); Portulaca oleracea L (70); Prunella vulgaris L (87); Prunus mume (Sieb.) Sieb. et Zucc (89); Dolichos lablab L (69); Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (67); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48); Citrus medica L (72); Hordeum vulgare L (29); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (31); Zingiber officinale Rosc (32); Lycium barbarum L (17); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Morus alba L. (leaf) (90); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (47); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (92); Cichorium intybus L (37); Rubus chingii Hu (93); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Coriandrum sativum L (94); Prunella vulgaris L (95); Crocus sativus L (41); Curcuma longa L (26); Panax quinquefolium L (27); Hippophae rhamnoides L (96); Kaempferia galanga L (40).
49trans p-methoxycinnamic acidC10H10O3Kaempferia galanga L (40).
50caffeic acidC9H8O4Cirsium setosum (Willd.) MB (97); Portulaca oleracea L (70); Prunus mume (Sieb.) Sieb. et Zucc (89); Phyllanthus emblica L (71); Citrus medica L (72); Hippophae rhamnoides L (98); Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Vigna angularis Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Laminaria japonica Aresch (30); Ziziphus jujuba Mill (73); Lonicera japonica Thunb (99); Zingiber officinale Rosc (32); Lycium barbarum L (17); Sterculia lychnophora Hance (33); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Morus alba L. (leaf) (53); Citrus reticulata Blanco (100); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (47); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Lophatherum gracile Brongn (101); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (102); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (103); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (fruit) (64); Sesamum indicum L (18); Piper nigrum L (43); Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz (104); Mentha haplocalyx Briq (105); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (78); Lonicera hypoglauca Miq (106); Lonicera macranthoides Hand.-Mazz (107); Coriandrum sativum L (45); Prunella vulgaris L (108); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83); Crocus sativus L (41); Curcuma Longa L (26); Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf (66); Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc (79); Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57).
51Z-caffeic acidC9H8O4Sterculia lychnophora Hance (33)
52ferulic acidC10H10O4Prunus mume (Sieb.) Sieb. et Zucc (89); Cannabis sativa L (109); Dolichos lablab L (69); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48); Hippophae rhamnoides L (60); Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Vigna angularis Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Hordeum vulgare L (29); Laminaria japonica Aresch (30); Ziziphus jujuba Mill (73); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (31); Zingiber officinale Rosc (32); Hovenia dulcis Thunb (61); Lycium barbarum L (17); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Morus alba L. (leaf) (76); Citrus reticulata Blanco (100); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (47); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (38); Sesamum indicum L (18); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Lonicera hypoglauca Miq (110); Coriandrum sativum L (45); Prunella vulgaris L (55); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (39); Kaempferia galanga L (40); Curcuma Longa L (26); Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (67); Panax quinquefolium L (27).
53(E)-isoferulic acidC10H10O4Panax quinquefolium L (27)
543,4-dimethoxycinnamic acidC11H12O4Sesamum indicum L (18).
55sinapinic acidC11H12O5Portulaca oleracea L (80); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48); Hordeum vulgare L (29); Morus alba L. (fruit) (82); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.et Coss (111); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (38); Sesamum indicum L (18); Crocus sativus L (41); Curcuma longa L (26); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (31); Morus alba L.(leaf) (76)
Hydrogenated hydroxycinnamic acids
56p-hydroxyphenylpropionic acidC9H10O3Mentha haplocalyx Briq (112).
573-(2,4-dihydroxyphenyl) propionic acidC9H10O4Lycium barbarum L (17).
58dihydrocaffeic acidC9H10O4Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57); Prunella vulgaris L (113).
59p-hydroxyphenyl-lacticC9H10O4Hippophae rhamnoides L (28); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83); Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (114)
60danshensuC9H10O5Mentha haplocalyx Briq (105); Prunella vulgaris L (113).
61dihydroferulic acidC10H12O4Prunella vulgaris L (113); Panax quinquefolium L (27).
62(±)3-{2-[1-(3′,4′-dihydroxy-phenyl)ethyl]-4,5-dihydroxyphenyl} propanoic acidC17H18O6Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57).
Polyhydroxycinnamic acids
631-O-caffeoylquinic acidC16H18O9Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (115); Morus alba L. (leaf) (116)
642-O-caffeoylglucarateC15H16O11Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
652-O-caffeoylhydroxycitric acidC15H14O11Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
66chlorogenic acidC16H18O9Cirsium setosum (Willd.) MB (97); Crataegus pinnatifida Bge (59); Portulaca oleracea L (70); Prunus mume (Sieb.) Sieb. et Zucc (89); Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai (117); Dimocarpus longan Lour (48); Cinnamomum cassia Presl (118); Phyllanthus emblica L (71); Citrus medica L (72); Prunus armeniaca L (119); Hippophae rhamnoides L (98); Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim (120); Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Vigna angularis Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Ziziphus jujuba Mill (73); Lonicera japonica Thunb (99); Houttuynia cordata Thunb (121); Lycium barbarum L (74); Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (51); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Morus alba L. (leaf) (53); Citrus reticulata Blanco (77); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (47); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (leaf) (36); Lophatherum gracile Brongn (122); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (102); Cichorium intybus L (123); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (63); Sesamum indicum L (18); Piper nigrum L (43); Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz (104); Mentha haplocalyx Briq (105); Panax ginseng C.A.Mey (44); Lonicera hypoglauca Miq (110); Lonicera macranthoides Hand.-Mazz (107); Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S.C.Cheng; Coriandrum sativum L (124); Prunella vulgaris L (55); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83); Crocus sativus L (41); Astragalus membranaceus (Fisch.) Bge.var.mongholicus (Bge.) Hsiao (125); Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57); Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf (66).
67neochlorogenic acidC16H18O9Crataegus pinnatifida Bge (59); Prunus mume (Sieb.) Sieb. et Zucc (89); Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (51); Mosla chinensis ‘jiangxiangru’ (52); Morus alba L. (fruit) (34); Morus alba L. (leaf) (90); Lophatherum gracile Brongn (122); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (102); Cichorium intybus L (37); Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S.C.Cheng (124); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83); Lonicera japonica Thunb (99).
68cryptochlorogenic acidC16H18O9Lonicera hypoglauca Miq (106); Morus alba L. (fruit) (126); Lonicera japonica Thunb (99); Morus alba L. (leaf) (90); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (102); Cichorium intybus L (123); Sesamum indicum L (18); Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83).
69p-coumaroyl quinic acidC16H18O8Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91).
702-{[3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]oxy} propanoic acidC12H14O6Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57).
713-O-feruloylquinic acidC17H20O9Lophatherum gracile Brongn (101).
723-O-coumaroylquinic acidC16H18O8Lophatherum gracile Brongn (122); Sesamum indicum L (18); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91).
733-O-sinapoylquinic acidC18H22O10Piper nigrum L (43).
744-O-feruloylquinic acidC17H20O9Lophatherum gracile Brongn (101); Cichorium intybus L (37).
754-O-coumaroylquinic acidC16H18O8Lophatherum gracile Brongn (122); Sesamum indicum L (18).
765-O-coumaroylquinic acidC16H18O8Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91); Lophatherum gracile Brongn (122); Sesamum indicum L (18).
775-O-feruloylquinic acidC17H20O9Sesamum indicum L (18).
785-O-sinapoylquinic acidC18H22O10Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (115).
79caffeoylmalic acidC13H12O8Phyllanthus emblica L (71).
80caftaric acidC13H12O9Phyllanthus emblica L (71); Cichorium intybus L (123); Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz (104).
81feruloyl tartaric acidC14H14O8Piper nigrum L (43).
82p-coumaroyl glycolic acidC11H10O5Piper nigrum L (43).
83p-coumaroyl malic acidC13H12O7Piper nigrum L (43); Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91).
84P-coumaroyl tartaric acidC13H12O8Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (127); Piper nigrum L (43).
85piscidic acidC11H12O7Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83).
86rosmarinic acidC18H16O8Vigna umbellata Ohwi et Ohashi (58); Mosla chinensis ‘jiangxiangru’ (52); Morus alba L. (leaf) (76); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (47); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (103); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (fruit) (64); Piper nigrum L (43); Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth (128); Coriandrum sativum L (45); Prunella vulgaris L (108).
87p-coumaroylcaffeoyltartaric acidC22H18O11Sesamum indicum L (18).
88cichoric acidC22H18O12Cichorium intybus L (123); Taraxacum mongolicum Hand. Mazz (104).
89avenanthramide 2fC17H15NO6Piper nigrum L (43).
904-O-caffeoyl-5-O-feruloylquinic acidC26H26O12Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (115).
914,5-di-O-p-coumaroylquinic acidC25H24O10Lonicera hypoglauca Miq (106).
924,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acidC25H24O12Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (102); Cichorium intybus L (129).
933-O-methylrosmarinic acidC19H18O8Piper nigrum L (43).
943-O-methoxyoxaloyl-1,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acidC28H26O15Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (115).
953′-dehydroxylation rosmarinic acidC18H16O7Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (130)
963,5-di-O-p-coumaroylquinic acidC24H23O10Lonicera hypoglauca Miq (106).
973,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acidC25H24O12Lonicera japonica Thunb (99); Morus alba L. (fruit) (126); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (102); Cichorium intybus L (129); Taraxacum mongolicum Hand.-Mazz (104); Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S.C.Cheng (131); Morus alba L. (leaf) (53)
983,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acidC25H24O12Lonicera japonica Thunb (99); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (102); Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S.C.Cheng (131); Gardenia jasminoides Ellis (132)
991,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acidC25H24O12Morus alba L. (fruit) (82); Morus alba L. (leaf) (53)
1001,4-di-O-caffeoylquinic acidC25H24O12Lonicera japonica Thunb (133).
101caffeoyl-ferulic acidC19H16O7Morus alba L. (fruit) (82)
102rosmarinic acid decarboxylationC18H16O7Prunella vulgaris L (113).
1031,3,5-tricaffeoylquinic acidC34H30O15Morus alba L. (leaf) (134)
1043,4,5-tricaffeoylquinic acidC34H30O15Morus alba L. (leaf) (134); Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (115).
105salvianolic acid AC26H22O10Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83).
106salvianolic acid BC36H30O16Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83); Mentha haplocalyx Briq (105).
107salvianolic acid CC26H20O10Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83).
108salvianolic acid LC36H30O16Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (83); Mentha haplocalyx Briq (105).
Hydroxycinnamates
109methyl caffeateC10H10O4Prunella vulgaris L (113).
110methyl (2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propanoateC11H14O6Kaempferia galanga L (40).
111ethyl (2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propanoateC12H16O6Kaempferia galanga L (40).
112trans ethyl p-methoxycinnamateC11H12O3Kaempferia galanga L (40).
113sinapineC16H24NO5Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.et Coss (111)
114methyl rosmarinateC19H18O8Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (fruit) (64); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (103); Prunella vulgaris L (113).
115p-hydroxyphenethyl trans-ferulateC18H18O5Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (135).
116p-coumaric acid methyl esteC10H10O3Sesamum indicum L (18); Cannabis sativa L (109).
117p-coumaric acid ethyl esterC11H12O3Sesamum indicum L (18).
118methyl coumaroyl quinic acidC17H20O8Morus alba L. (fruit) (82)
119methyl 3,5-di-O-caffeoylquinateC26H26O12Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S.C.Cheng (131); Lonicera japonica Thunb (133).
120methyl 3,4-di-O-caffeoylquinateC26H26O12Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S.C.Cheng (131);
121methyl 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-propanoateC10H12O4Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57).
122methyl (2R,3S)-2,3-dihy-droxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoateC11H14O5Kaempferia galanga L (136).
123ethyl(2R,3S)-2,3-dihydroxy-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanoateC12H16O5Kaempferia galanga L (136).
124ethyl rosmarinateC20H20O8Prunella vulgaris L (87).
125ethyl caffeateC11H12O4Lonicera fulvotomentosa Hsu et S.C.Cheng (137); Prunella vulgaris L (113).
126dihydroconiferyldihydro-p-coumarateC19H22O5Dendrobium officinale Kimura et Migo (138);
127caftaric acid monomethyl esterC14H14O9Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc (56)
128cis ethyl p-methoxycinnamateC12H14O3Kaempferia galanga L (40).
129angeliferulateC21H24O8Angelica sinensis (Oliv.) Diels (135).
130butyl rosmarinateC22H24O8Prunella vulgaris L (87).
1313,4,α-trihydroxy-methyl phenylpropionateC10H12O5Prunella vulgaris L (87).
1322-{[3-(3,4- dihydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]oxy} propanoic acid methylC13H16O6Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57).
1333,4,α-trihydroxy-butyl phenylpropionateC13H18O5Prunella vulgaris L (87).
134(±)3-{2-[1-(3′,4′-dihydroxy-phenyl)ethyl]-4,5-dihydroxyphenyl} propanoic acid methylC18H20O6Eucommia ulmoides Oliv (57).
135(Z)-methyl p-hydroxycinnamateC10H10O3Cannabis sativa L (109).
136caffeoyltartaric acid dimethyl esterC15H16O9Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc (79)
Hydroxycinnate glycosides
137caffeoylglucoseC15H18O9Sterculia lychnophora Hance (33); Morus alba L. (fruit) (82)
1381-O-[(E)-p-Coumaroyl]-D-glucoseC15H18O8Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91).
139sinapic acid glucosideC17H22O10Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91); Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (139)
1403’-dehydroxyl-rosmarinic acid-3-o-β-D-glucosideC23H24O12Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (fruit) (64)
1416-O-feruloyl-D-glucoseC16H20O9Alpinia oxyphylla Miq (91).
142caffeic acid 4-O-glucosideC15H18O9Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (115).
143caffeic acid dihexosideC21H28O14Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf (66).
144caffeic acid trihexosideC27H38O19Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf (66).
145caffeic acid-3-O-glucosideC15H18O9Phyllanthus emblica L (71); Piper nigrum L (43); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (fruit) (64)
146codonosides AC38H48O20Codonopsis tangshen Oliv (140).
147codonosides BC38H48O20Codonopsis tangshen Oliv (140).
148coumaroylglucoseC15H18O8Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (130)
149dihydroferulic acid hexosideC16H22O9Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf (66).
150ferulic acid 4-O-glucosideC16H20O9Morus alba L. (fruit) (82); Sesamum indicum L (18); Piper nigrum L (43).
151regaloside BC20H26O11Lilium lancifolium Thunb (141).
152regaloside CC18H24O11Lilium lancifolium Thunb (141).
153regaloside EC18H24O10Lilium lancifolium Thunb (141).
154rosmarinic acid glucuronideC24H26O13Prunella vulgaris L (113).
155salviaflasideC24H26O13Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (103); Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (fruit) (64); Prunella vulgaris L (142).
156sinapate 4-O-β-D-glucopyranosideC17H22O10Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn. (fruit) (35)
157dihydroferulic glucuronideC16H20O10Prunella vulgaris L (113).
Hydroxycinnate salts
158caffeic acid 3-sulfateC9H8O7SPiper nigrum L (43).

Hydroxycinnamic acids of medicinal and edible homologous plants.

Figure 2

2.3 Hydroxyphenylacetic acids and other acids

In contrast, hydroxyphenylacetic acids are the least abundant phenolic acids. Only 8 hydroxyphenylacetic acids have been reported in MEHPs, including 5 simple hydroxyphenylacetic acids, 2 hydroxyphenylacetates, and 1 hydroxyphenylacetate glycoside. There are only 10 MEHPs reported. In addition, another type of phenolic acid was found in Piper nigrum L.: 5-(3’,4’-dihydroxyphenyl)-valeric acid. Details are shown in Table 3 and the structure is shown in Figure 3.

Table 3

No.ComponentsMolecular FormulaMEHPs
Simple hydroxyphenylacetic acids
159m-hydroxymandelic acidC8H8O4Panax quinquefolium L (27).
160O-hydroxybenzene acetic acidC8H8O3Hippophae rhamnoides L (98).
1613,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acidC8H8O4Sesamum indicum L (18); Piper nigrum L (43).
162homogentisic acidC8H8O4Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (63)
163homovanillic acidC9H10O4Lycium barbarum L (17); Mentha haplocalyx Briq (105).
Hydroxyphenylacetates
1644-hydroxyphenylacetic acid methyl esterC9H10O3Morus alba L. (fruit) (85)
165ethyl 3,4-dihydroxy-phenyl lactateC11H14O5Prunella vulgaris L (87).
Hydroxyphenylacetate glycosides
1665,7-dihydroxy-4-((2R)-2-methylbutan-1-onyl)-phenylacetic acid 7-O-b-D-apiofuranosyl (1–3)-β-D-glucopyranosideC25H33O14Pogostemon cablin (Blanco) Benth (128).
Others
1675-(3’,4’-dihydroxyphenyl)-valeric acidC11H14O4Piper nigrum L (43).

Hydroxyphenylacetic acids in medicinal and edible homologous plants.

Figure 3

We found that 5 MEHPs contain more than 20 phenolic acids: Morus alba L. (fruit) (26), Piper nigrum L (23), Prunella vulgaris L (23), Sesamum indicum L (22), Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (leaf) (20). Among these, Prunella vulgaris L. and Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt (leaf) belong to Lamiaceae, indicating that phenolic acids may be the main active compounds in Lamiaceae plants. Among the 167 identified MEHP phenolic acids, hydroxycinnamic acids were the most numerous and widely distributed, with chlorogenic acid present in 43 MEHPs, highlighting its accessibility and potential for development.

3 Anti-inflammatory activity and mechanism of MEHP phenolic acids

Recognizing the pivotal role of inflammatory response in inflammatory diseases, anti-inflammatory drugs occupy a central position in their management and treatment. The intricate relationship between the anti-inflammatory mechanism and inflammatory diseases underscores their interconnectedness. Presently, the anti-inflammatory drugs available in the market primarily function through various pathways, including nuclear factor- kappa B (NF-κB), mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK), NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3), nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), toll-like receptors (TLRs), and interleukin-17 (IL-17). Additionally, the regulation of gut microbiota and immune response mechanisms contribute significantly to their effectiveness. Notably, MEHPs phenolic acids exhibit remarkable anti-inflammatory activity, as evidenced in numerous studies on inflammatory diseases. Their diverse anti-inflammatory mechanisms of action offer promising potential for further development.

3.1 NF-κB pathway

Nuclear factor- kappa B (NF-κB) is an important nuclear transcription factor in cells, formed by dimerization of Rel proteins (p50, p52, p65, c-Ral, and RalB). NF-κB pathway consists of canonical and non-canonical pathways. (1) Canonical: NF-κB (p65/p50) and inhibitor of NF-κB (IκBα) are bound in the cytoplasm with an inactive dimer. When subjected to reactive-oxygen species (ROS), toll-like receptors (TLRs), interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), inhibitor of κB kinase (IKKβ) is activated, then IκB is degraded, and p65/p50 dimer is dissociated. Subsequently, p65 is phosphorylated and translocated to the nucleus to activate the target genes, inducing the transcription of TNF-α, IL-1β, and interleukin 6 (IL-6) (143). (2) Noncanonical: RalB binds to p100 as inactive dimer in the cytoplasm. Lymphotoxin β(LTβ), B cell activating factor (BAFF), and tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 5(CD40) stimulate the accumulation of NF-κB-inducing kinase (NIK) and activate IKKα. Then, p100 is degraded to p52, and the RalB/p52 dimer is translocated to the nucleus, to induce the transcription of related genes (144). MEHP phenolic acids can inhibit the NF-κB pathway by inhibiting canonical and non-canonical pathways (Figure 4).

Figure 4

3.1.1 Inhibiting the canonical pathway

In canonical pathway, MEHP phenolic acid can inhibit the NF-kB pathway by suppressing the activation and nuclear translocation of NF-kB and blocking the binding of NF-kB to target genes.

Various hydroxycinnamic acids with caffeic acid as the parent nucleus, such as caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, salvianolic acid B, and rosmarinic acid, have inhibitory effects on multiple links of canonical NF-kB pathway. Caffeic acid inhibits phosphorylation of IKKα/β and IκBα to inhibit activation of NF-κB, playing a key role in anti-rheumatoid arthritis (145), it can also inhibit nuclear translocation of p-p65, and alleviating inflammation to protect ischemia/reperfution(I/R)-injury in rats (25). Chlorogenic acid inhibits phosphorylation of IκBα and the p65 protein levels to interfere with NF-κB pathway, showing anti-arthritis (146) and anti-mastitis (147) effects. Meanwhile, it inhibits nuclear translocation of p-p65 to block NF-κB signaling pathway alleviating LPS-induced inflammation in Caco-2 (148), RAW 264.7 (149), and rat hepatic stellate cells (150). salvianolic acid B inhibits activation of NF-κB pathway by inhibiting the phosphorylation of p65 (151), alleviating inflammation of arthritis mouse, it can also reduce the release of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 by inhibiting nuclear translocation of p65 producing anti-atherosclerotic effect (152). In an inflammatory model of human skin fibroblasts (HSF) induced by TNF-α, rosmarinic acid has been shown to inhibit the phosphorylation and degradation of IκBα and the activation of NF-κB (153). Additionally, rosmarinic acid can alleviate acute pancreatitis induced by sodium taurocholate by inhibiting the nuclear translocation of p65 (154). In LPS-induced acute kidney injury in mice, ferulic acid can inhibit inflammation by inhibiting nuclear translocation of p65 (155). Moreover, ferulic acid cuts off the combination between p-NF-κB and the transcription factor cAMP-response element binding protein(CREB), inhibiting NF-κB binding to DNA, helping repair acute liver injury induced by cecal ligation perforation (CLP) in mice (156).

Furthermore, two additional hydroxycinnamic acids have also been reported to have inhibitory effects on the canonical NF-kB pathway. Danshensu reduces expression of p-IKKα/β, p-IκBα, and p-p65, and upregulates expression of IκBα to alleviate chronic kidney disease in mice (157). Salvianolic acid C blocks NF-κB signaling pathway by inhibiting nuclear translocation of p-p65 and suppresses inflammation in BV2 cells induced by LPS (158).

Four hydroxybenzoic acids also possess inhibitory effects on the canonical NF-kB pathway. Vanillic acid inhibits phosphorylation IκBα, alleviating inflammation of chondrocytes in patients with arthritis (159). In acute lung injury mice, veratric acid inhibits the phosphorylation of IκB and p65, regulating the NF-κB signaling pathway to alleviate inflammatory damage induced by LPS (160). Protocatechuic acid inhibits nuclear translocation of p65, protein and mRNA expression of TNF- α, IL-1 β, and IL-6 in SH-SY5Y cells, and promotes repair after cerebral hemorrhage in mice (161). 4-O-methylgallic acid can modify the DNA binding domain of NF-κB to directly block NF-κB binding with DNA in the nucleus, thereby inhibiting leukocyte adhesion to endothelial cells and preventing vascular inflammation (162).

3.1.2 Inhibiting the noncanonical pathway

In noncanonical pathways, an accumulation of NIK promotes phosphorylation of IKKα, activating NF-κB (RalB/p52); therefore, NIK is a key kinase. Two hydroxycinnamic acids belonging to the caffeic acid category have been found to exert inhibitory effects on the noncanonical NF-kB pathway. Caffeic acid inhibits phosphorylation of NIK and IKK and the activation of noncanonical NF-κB pathway, alleviating inflammation in endothelial cells (163). Chlorogenic acid inhibits the expression of RalB and p52 to exert anti- liver cancer effects (164).

In comparison to non-canonical pathways, MEHP phenolic acids exert a more pronounced inhibitory effect on canonical pathways. Seven hydroxycinnamic acids and four hydroxybenzoic acids possess inhibitory effects on the non-pharmacological pathway, demonstrated across various models and conditions. Notably, four caffeic acid-like hydroxycinnamic acids are capable of simultaneously targeting diverse stages of the canonical pathway to alleviate inflammatory conditions, including NF-kB activation, nuclear translocation, and binding to target genes. Furthermore, two types of hydroxycinnamic acid, both belonging to the caffeic acid category, can inhibit the non-pharmacological pathway.

3.2 MAPK pathway

Mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) is a serine threonine protein kinase. The MAPK pathway is composed of a tertiary kinase pattern, including mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase (MKKKs), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinases (MKKs), and MAPKs. MAPKs comprises four subfamilies: extracellular regulated protein kinases (ERK), mitogen-activated protein kinase p38 (p38), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and extracellular regulated protein kinases 5 (ERK5), and these pathways are named accordingly. Among them, ERK, p38, and JNK are the three canonical MAPK pathways, which are closely associated with inflammation. MEHP phenolic acids can inhibit the MAPK pathway and exert anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the activation of kinases (Figure 5).

Figure 5

3.2.1 Inhibiting MKKKs

The MKKKs family of Serine/threonine-protein kinase (Raf), encompassing A-Raf, B-Raf, and Raf1, plays a pivotal role in the activation of the ERK pathway. Concurrently, MKKKs such as serine/threonine-protein kinase RIM15 (TAK1), mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase (MEKK), and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase kinase 5 (ASK1) are instrumental in triggering the p38 and JNK pathways. Gentisic acid inhibits the expression of Raf in ankle and knee tissues and regulates Raf/ERK signaling, thus alleviating rheumatoid arthritis in rats (165). Caffeic acid exerts anti-gastritis effects by inhibiting interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1 (IRAK1), interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 4 (IRAK4), and TAK1 by interfering with the JNK/MAPK pathway (166). Caffeic acid can inhibit the phosphorylation of c-Raf and the activation of ERK1/2, reduce the release of inflammatory factors, and exert a detoxifying effect on liver toxicity induced by acetaminophen(APAP) in mice (167). Ferulic acid alleviates LPS-induced inflammation of RAW 264.7 cells by inhibiting the phosphorylation of TAK1, interfering with the p38/MAPK pathway to inhibit the activation of NF-κB (168).

3.2.2 Inhibiting MKKs

The three canonical MAPK pathways correspond to distinct MKKs, the ERK pathway is associated with MEK, the p38 pathway aligns with MKK3/6, and the JNK pathway is linked to MKK4/7. Two hydroxycinnamic acids, with caffeic acid serving as their central component, exert a significant inhibitory influence on MKKs. Caffeic acid can exert anti-gastritis effects by inhibiting MKK4/7 to inhibit the JNK/MAPK pathway (166). Salvianolic acid A can effectively mitigate the inflammatory response in the lungs of patients suffering from acute lung injury by suppressing LPS-induced phosphorylation of MEK, and ERK within the lung tissue (169).

3.2.3 Inhibiting MAPKs

In mice with colitis, chlorogenic acid reduces the expression ERK1/2, p-ERK, p38, p-p38, JNK, p-JNK, p-IκB, and p-p65 in tissues, blocks the ERK/JNK pathway, and reduces symptoms of colitis (170). In rats with arthritis, p-coumaric acid promotes the inactivation of MAPK pathway, inhibits inflammation, cartilage degeneration, and osteoclast formation by downregulating the expression of JNK, p-JNK, and ERK1/2[187]; it can also inhibit the expression of p-p38/pJNK/pERK and p-IKKβ/p-IκB/NF-κB, block caspase-1/MAPK/NF-κB signaling cascade to inhibit the inflammation of activated mast cell and splenocyte[188].Ferulic acid can inhibit NF-κB pathway by reducing the phosphorylation of p38 and JNK, thereby preventing endometritis (171). Salvianolic acid A inhibits the activation of p38, JNK, and ERK, blocking the activation of MAPK pathways, and exerts anti-inflammatory effects in mice with arthritis (172). 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid inhibits inflammation and repairs the intestinal barrier dysfunction in mice with type 2 diabetes by inhibiting the activation of JNK and p38 (173). 7-O-galloyl-d-sedoheptulose can inhibit the activation of NF-κB and AP-1 and plays a key role in liver protection in type 2 diabetes by inhibiting phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and JNK (174). Caffeic acid significantly inhibits the expression of p-p38, regulates inflammation and apoptosis through p53 and p38/MAPK signaling pathways, and prevents atherosclerosis (175). In addition, it can inhibit the phosphorylation of JNK, p38, and c-Jun in a dose-dependent manner, and block phosphorylation of ERK1/2 to alleviate LPS-induced inflammation in bovine mammary epithelial cells (bMECs) (176). Salvianolic acid B can downregulate the expression of p-ERK and p-JNK, inhibit the transcription of inflammatory factors, and produce anti-pneumonia effects (177). Vanillic acid significantly reduces the levels of pERK, pJNK, and p-p38, regulates the NF-κB/MAPKs signaling pathway to alleviate the allergic inflammation of HMC-1 (178). Methyl gatellate can inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in mouse macrophages by inhibiting the activation of ERK (179). Rosmarinic acid can inhibit the activation of ERK, JNK, and p38, block MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway to improve LPS-induced inflammation in vascular smooth muscle cells (180).

When it comes to inhibiting the MAPK pathway, MEHP phenolic acids demonstrate the most profound inhibitory effect on MAPKs. Among the compounds tested, seven hydroxycinnamic acids, three hydroxybenzoic acids, and one hydroxyphenylacetic acid all exhibit inhibitory effects on MAPKs, with most of them capable of suppressing multiple types of MAPKs. In terms of inhibiting MKKKs, one hydroxybenzoic acid and two hydroxycinnamic acids are effective, while two caffeic acid-like hydroxycinnamic acids specifically demonstrate an inhibitory effect on MKKs.

3.3 NLRP3 pathway

NOD-like receptor protein 3(NLRP3) is an inflammasome sensor protein, and the activation of NLRP3 can generate an oligomer complex “Inflammamasone”, which includes apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing CARD(ASC) and caspase-1. The activation of the typical NLRP3 inflammasome pathway requires two stages: Signal 1 (priming): upregulation of the protein expressions related to inflammasomes (including inflammasome sensor proteins, IL-1β, and IL-18) by upregulating the transcriptional activity of NF-κB. Signal 2 (activation): NLRP3 interacts with pro-caspase-1 after assembly with ASC, then produces a large amount of caspase-1, which catalyzes the dissociation of pro-IL-1β and pro-IL-18 and initiates inflammatory response. MEHP phenolic acids can exert anti-inflammatory activity by inhibiting the NLRP3 pathway; the mechanism is shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6

In acute gouty arthritis, ferulic acid can exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes (181). Caffeic acid downregulates mRNA expression of IL-1β and IL-18 to reduce inflammatory reaction of human umbilical vein endothelial cell (HUVEC) induced by advanced glycation end products (AGEs) (182). Rosmarinic acid exerts anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the activation and assembly of NLRP3 inflammasomes in psoriasis (183), liver injury (184), and neuroinflammation (185). Vanillic acid can inhibit the activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes and the expression of IL-18 and IL-1β to alleviate arthritis in rats by downregulating the expression of caspase-1, ASC, and NLRP3 (186). Chlorogenic acid improves pneumonia induced by Klebsiella pneumoniae (187), and inhibits periodontal disease (188) by inhibiting activation of NLRP3 inflammasome. Methyl gallate can inhibit the assembly of NLRP3 inflammasome by blocking oligomerization of NLRP3 to alleviate the inflammatory response in mice with hyperuricemic nephropathy (189). Salvianolic acid B attenuates cell death mediated by endoplasmic reticulum stress, by inhibiting NLRP3 inflammasome and reducing the secretion of caspase-1, IL-1β, and IL-18 (190). Cichoric acid decreases the levels of NLRP3, IL-1β, caspase-1, ASC oligomer, and ASC monomer and the release of IL-1β and TNF-α, inhibiting the inflammation in THP-1-derived macrophages (THP-Ms) induced by monosodium urate (MSU) (191).

Reports indicate that two hydroxybenzoic acids and six hydroxycinnamic acids possess the ability to suppress the NLRP3 pathway. Notably, five of these hydroxycinnamic acids share caffeic acid as their common backbone, suggesting that caffeic acid-derived phenolic acids exert the most pronounced inhibitory effect on the NLRP3 pathway.

3.4 Nrf2 pathway

Nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) is a key transcription factor, that normally, binds to kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1(Keap1) in the cytoplasm, rapidly degrading under the action of ubiquitin proteasome pathway. When cells are stimulated by ROS or other nucleophilic agents, Nrf2 uncouples with Keap1 and is activated by phosphorylation. It is then transported into the nucleus where it competes with p65/p50 to activate the transcription factor CBP, inhibits the binding of p65/p50 to target genes and reduce the transcription of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 to inhibit the inflammatory response. Therefore, activation of Nrf2 and nuclear translocation of Nrf2 are key links in regulating Nrf2 pathway. The mechanism of MEHP phenolic acids exerting anti-inflammatory activity through Nrf2 pathway is shown in Figure 7.

Figure 7

3.4.1 Promoting the activation of Nrf2

Caffeic acid exerts an anti-hepatitis effect by upregulating the expression and phosphorylation of P62 (an autophagy substrate), promoting its binding and degradation with Keap1, inducing an increase in Nrf2 expression (192). Chlorogenic acid activates Nrf2/HO-1 pathway to alleviate oxidative stress and inflammatory response, repairs intestinal barrier, and effectively improves DSS-induced colitis (193). Gallic acid inhibits NF-κB pathway by binding to Keap1 and mediating Nrf2 activation, thus exerting anti-pneumonia effect (194). Rosmarinic acid can bind to Keap1, blocking the association between Keap1 and Nrf2 and activating Nrf2, thereby relieving bacterial pneumonia (195). Salvianolic acid A can directly bind to Keap1, promote the activation of Nrf2, and alleviate the inflammatory response in Schwann cells induced by high glucose (196).

3.4.2 Promoting nuclear translocation of Nrf2

3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid can inhibit ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity by increasing Nrf2 protein expression and nuclear translocation (197). Ferulic acid increases the nuclear translocation of Nrf2 to inhibit LPS-induced inflammation in bMECs (198). Chlorogenic acid can improve ischemic brain injury (199), relieve endometritis (200), and regulate blood sugar (201) by increasing nuclear translocation of Nrf2 and inhibiting NF-κB pathway.

Among all the MEHP phenolic acids, hydroxycinnamic acid stands out for its remarkable promoting effect on the Nrf2 pathway. Specifically, five hydroxycinnamic acids, all belonging to the caffeic acid family, can enhance the activation of Nrf2. Furthermore, gallic acid, a hydroxybenzoic acid, also demonstrates a similar effect. Additionally, two hydroxycinnamic acids and one hydroxyphenylacetic acid contribute to the nuclear translocation of Nrf2. Notably, chlorogenic acid is unique in its ability to concurrently promote both the activation and nuclear translocation of Nrf2, thereby exerting significant anti-inflammatory effects.

3.5 TLRs pathway

Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that recognize microorganisms when they invade the body and activate immune responses. In general, TLRs mainly transduce signals through myeloid differentiation factor 88(MyD88) or TIR-domain containing adaptor inducing interferon-β(TRIF) pathways. MyD88 signals induce the production of inflammatory factors (such as TNF, IL-6, IL-1β) and chemokines (such as C-C motif ligand 4, CCL4). MyD88 binds to TLRs and recruits IRAK4 and IRAK1/2 to Myddosome, which activates (TNF receptor-associated factor 6) TRAF6, induces the activation of NF-κB and MAPK pathways and the expression of proinflammatory cytokines (202). MEHP phenolic acids exert anti-inflammatory effects mainly by interfering with the TLRs/MyD88 pathway (Figure 8).

Figure 8

For influenza A in mice (203), acute pancreatitis in rats (204), protocatechuic acid alleviates inflammatory response by reducing the activation of TLR4 and inhibiting NF-κB pathway. Rosmarinic acid can improve neuroinflammation after spinal cord injury (205), relieve hyperlipidemia (206), and inhibit mastitis (207) by inhibiting TLR4/MyD88-NF-κB pathway. Salvianolic acid B attenuates PM 2.5-induced tracheitis in mice by inhibiting TLR4, MyD88, and TRAF6, interfering MAPK pathway and blocking NRLP3 activation (208). Chlorogenic acid inhibits expression of TLR4 and MyD88, interferes with their downstream pathways to improve the intestinal barrier damage in weaned piglets (209), alleviates hepatitis in mice (210) and alcoholic hepatitis in rats (211), and reduces inflammation in mouse glial cells (BV2) (212) and human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) (213) induced by LPS, and Escherichia coli-induced inflammation in sheep endometrial epithelial cells (SEECs) (214). Chlorogenic acid may also exert anti-inflammatory effects by interfering with other TLRs such as, by inhibiting TLR2/TLR9-Myd88 signaling pathway to attenuate the inflammatory response in herpes encephalitis (215), down-regulating expression of TLR2/4 to decrease activity of NF-κB signaling pathway in epidermal cells, and inhibiting skin inflammation in mice (216). Methyl gallate can inhibit the activation of TLR2 to inhibit NF-κB and MAPK pathway and alleviate toe swelling in mice (217).

Researchers have identified the anti-inflammatory potential of MEHP phenolic acids, primarily by modulating the TLR/MyD88 pathway, showcasing their efficacy in various inflammatory models. Two hydroxybenzoic acids and three caffeic acid based hydroxycinnamic acids exhibit inhibitory effects on the TLRs pathway. Specifically, protocatechuic acid, rosmarinic acid, and salvianolic acid B can suppress the TLR4 pathway, whereas methyl gallate demonstrates inhibitory action towards the TLR2 pathway. Remarkably, chlorogenic acid possesses the ability to simultaneously inhibit the TLR2, TLR4, and TLR9 pathways, thereby exerting anti-inflammatory effects in a diverse range of diseases. These findings signified a wide spectrum of potential MEHP phenolic acid-mediated therapeutic interventions targeting the TLR-mediated inflammatory pathways.

3.6 IL-17 pathway

Interleukin-17 (IL-17) is a potent pro-inflammatory cytokine, which binds to its receptor IL-17R and activates TRAF6 through Act1, leading to the triggering of NF-kB and MAPK pathways.

There are few reported MEHP phenolic acids that can regulate the IL-17 pathway, only three of which are hydroxycinnamic acid. Caffeic acid inhibits expression of IL-17 mRNA in intestinal tissue and alleviates DSS-induced colitis in mice (218). Ferulic acid inhibits secretion of IL-17 and blocks the combination of IL-17A and IL-17RA, thus improving skin inflammation in psoriatic mice (219). Rosmarinic acid can alleviate psoriasis-like dermatitis in mice by decreasing the differentiation of Th17 cells and inhibiting the expression of IL-17A (220) (Figure 9).

Figure 9

3.7 Regulating intestinal microflora

Numerous studies show that intestinal microbial species are closely related to anti-inflammatory effects and the by-products of bacterial metabolism, including some short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), can play a role in inhibiting inflammation. Ferulic acid significantly increases intestinal SCFA producing bacteria, as Olsenella, Eisenbergiella, Dubosiella, Clostridiales_unclassified, and Faecalibaculum, reduces endotoxin-producing and obesity-related bacteria, and inhibits the intestinal barrier functional damage induced by a high-fat diet in mice (221). Chlorogenic acid increases the abundance of SCFA-producing bacteria, such as Dubosiella, Romboutsia, Mucispirillum, and Faecalibaculum, as well as Akkermansia, enhanced the integrity of the intestinal barrier, while successfully preventing glucose metabolic disorders and endotoxemia (222).

Gut microbiota abundance and richness are closely associated with inflammation. The increase of Firmicutes and the decrease of Bacteroidetes could inhibit the development of inflammation (223). Protocatechuic acid can enhance the diversity of cecal microbiota, decrease the occurrence of Bacteroidota, Proteobacteria, and Escherichia Shigella, while promoting the abundance of Firmicutes and Lactobacillus, and mitigating Salmonella Typhimurium-induced intestinal barrier damage and inflammatory response in yellow chickens (224). Syringic acid enriches the abundance of Alistipes and norank_f_norank_o_Gastranaerophilales in mice, improving intestinal inflammation (225). Caffeic acid modulates the composition of the gut microbiome by reducing the relative abundance of Bacteroides and Turicibacter, while simultaneously increasing the relative abundance of Alistipes and Dubosiella, enhancing the abundance of Dubosiella and Akkermansia, effectively alleviating DSS-induced colitis in mice (226). Vanillic acid improves LPS-induced intestinal inflammation in weaned piglets by increasing the proportion of Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes, reducing the abundance of Prevotellaceae, and increasing the abundance of Lachoiraceaea, Lachnospira, Eubacterium eligens, and Eubacterium (227). Chlorogenic acid can alleviate colitis induced by a high fat diet in obese rats by reducing the abundance of Blautia, Sutterella, and Akkermansia bacteria and increasing the abundance of Ruminococcus (228).

The gut microbiota boasts a rich and diverse composition, and MEHP phenolic acids can exert anti-inflammatory effects by enhancing its diversity and modulating its richness. Notably, two hydroxybenzoic acids and four hydroxycinnamic acids possess significant effects, with ferulic acid and chlorogenic acid can increase the abundance of bacteria responsible for producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), thereby promoting their production and exerting anti-inflammatory benefits.

3.8 Regulating immune responses

Immune response is a self-protective function of the body, where the appropriate immune response can clear pathogens, but excessive immune response can cause harm to the body; inflammation is a result of a severe immune response. Five distinct types of caffeic acid based hydroxycinnamic acid exhibit outstanding immune responses regulatory effects. Ethyl caffeate can alleviate collagen-induced arthritis in mice by inhibiting Th1 immune response and IFNγ-related signaling pathways (229). Salvianolic acid A regulates the immune response of dermis and inhibits the immune response of Th2/Th17/Th1 to alleviate atopic dermatitis in mice (230). Salvianolic acid B increases the percentage of CD3+CD4+/CD3+CD8+, restores balance of Th1 and Th2 type cytokines to inhibit the inflammatory response induced by a high fat diet (231). Rosmarinic acid inhibits production of IFN-γ and IL-4 from activated CD4+ cells, reduces the infiltration of CD4+, CD8+, and mast cells, slowing down the development of mouse atopic dermatitis (232). Chlorogenic acid can inhibit microglial polarization toward the M1 phenotype and improve neuroinflammation (233).

Collectively, these findings underscore the potent immune-regulatory capabilities of caffeic acid-based hydroxycinnamic acids in various inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, highlighting their potential for therapeutic applications in immune-mediated diseases.

4 Conclusion and future prospects

MEHP phenolic acids exhibit strong and varied anti-inflammatory mechanisms, highlighting their potential for therapeutic innovations. Their action in crucial pathways like NF-κB, MAPK, NLRP, Nrf2, TLRs, and IL-17, along with the regulation of gut microbiota and immune responses, amplifies their effectiveness.

Overall, hydroxycinnamic acid displays the most potent anti-inflammatory activity among MEHP phenolic acids, likely due to its carboxyl group’s adjacent double bond. The number, position, and types of substituents on hydroxyl groups significantly affect the anti-inflammatory effects. Compounds like protocatechuic acid, 4-O-methylgallic acid, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, gentic acid, gallic acid, danshensu, caffeic acid, etc with two or more hydroxyl groups, mainly have hydroxyl substitutions in the para position. Phenolic acid molecules with alkoxy (e.g., methoxy) or alkyl (e.g., methyl) substituents might enhance their compatibility with biomolecules (like enzymes or receptors) by increasing their lipid solubility or by stabilizing hydroxyl radicals, thus amplifying their anti-inflammatory potential. This is observed in compounds such as vanillic acid, ferulic acid, etc. Specifically, phenolic acids with catechol-like configurations, exhibiting two adjacent hydroxyl groups, are characterized by their robust antioxidant capabilities, enabling them to effectively neutralize free radicals and display pronounced anti-inflammatory properties. This is exemplified by Protocatechuic acid among all coffee acid derivatives. Caffeic acids, including caffeic acid, rosmarinic acid, chlorogenic acid, etc stand out due to their structural benefits, playing pivotal roles across varied anti-inflammatory pathways. This highlights a promising strategy for the structural refinement and enhancement of phenolic acids to bolster their therapeutic outcomes.

While advancements have been noted in the research of MEHP phenolic acids, several hurdles remain for their clinical utilization. A significant challenge is pinpointing the dosage that is both efficacious and safe, given the potential for toxicity at elevated levels. Moreover, the interplay between phenolic acids and other medications could potentially influence their therapeutic efficacy. Furthermore, variability across batches of MEHP phenolic acids demands stringent standardization and quality control measures. Additionally, the long-term safety and any adverse effects of phenolic acids are subjects that warrant further investigation. Lastly, there is an evident need for more clinical trials to substantiate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of phenolic acids in managing inflammatory conditions.

To meaningfully tackle these challenges, considerable research on MEHP phenolic acids remains to be conducted. Firstly, delving into the correlation between the molecular structure of phenolic acids and their biological activity is essential, enabling the design and development of more potent phenolic acid derivatives. Secondly, the innovation of drug delivery systems should be prioritized to enhance the bioavailability and stability of these compounds. Personalization of phenolic acid therapy, tailored to an individual’s genetic and metabolic profile, presents a promising avenue for exploration. Moreover, investigating the synergistic use of phenolic acids with other pharmaceuticals or therapeutic approaches could potentially amplify their therapeutic impact. Notably, unraveling the intricate molecular mechanisms of phenolic acids, particularly their influence on cellular signaling pathways, is also a critical area for further research. Lastly, an increased number of clinical trials are imperative to yield conclusive evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of phenolic acids in combating inflammatory diseases.

In essence, MEHP phenolic acids possess significant commercial potential as both “anti-inflammatory drugs” and “ anti-inflammatory functional foods,” thereby fostering a healthier future for all.

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JX: Writing – original draft. SX: Writing – original draft. YL: Writing – review & editing. BX: Writing – review & editing. ML: Writing – review & editing. ZZ: Writing – review & editing. ZS: Writing – review & editing. QP: Writing – review & editing. CL: Writing – review & editing. DL: Conceptualization, Project administration, Writing – review & editing. LL: Conceptualization, Project administration, Writing – review & editing.

Funding

The author(s) declare financial support was received for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article. This work was supported by Hunan Province Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talent Project (No. 2021RC4034, China), Hunan Science and Technology Innovation Team Project (No. 2021RC4064, China), Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation (No. 2022JJ80085, No. 2022JJ80020, China), Changsha Municipal Science Foundation (No. kq2202268, China), and the Key Discipline Project on Chinese Pharmacology of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (No. 202302, China), Research and Innovation Project for Graduate Students in Hunan Province (No. CX20230789).

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medicinal and edible homology, plant sources, structure and distribution, phenolic acids, anti-inflammatory, inflammatory diseases, mechanism, pathway

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Xie J, Xiong S, Li Y, Xia B, Li M, Zhang Z, Shi Z, Peng Q, Li C, Lin L and Liao D (2024) Phenolic acids from medicinal and edible homologous plants: a potential anti-inflammatory agent for inflammatory diseases. Front. Immunol. 15:1345002. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1345002

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27 November 2023

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Mohamed El-Shazly, Ain Shams University, Egypt

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Kun-Ping Li, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China

Tao Yi, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong SAR, China

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*Correspondence: Limei Lin, ; Duanfang Liao,

†These authors have contributed equally to this work and share first authorship

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