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ReviewCurrent pharmaceutical biotechnology2025

Revealing the Curative Possibilities: A Comprehensive Exploration of Caffeic Acid.

Ahsas Goyal, Vishwa Deep Singh, Kunal Solanki, Aanchal Verma

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Review in Current pharmaceutical biotechnology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  3. ComparativeFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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  5. Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2025
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Ahsas GoyalInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0003-0110-9238
Vishwa Deep SinghInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Kunal SolankiInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0009-0000-3045-6592
Aanchal VermaInstitute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-4250-2282

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Caffeic acid, a phenolic compound of the hydroxycinnamic acid family, is abundant in various plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and coffee, alongside other biologically active compounds. Recognizing its potential to address various health issues and its widespread presence in commonly consumed foods underscores the importance of comprehending and harnessing the benefits of caffeic acid for human nutrition and well-being. This versatile substance, characterized by acrylic and phenolic functional groups, plays a pivotal role in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Furthermore, a detailed exploration of its pharmacokinetic properties, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion enhances our understanding of how the human body processes it. Functioning as a precursor for essential compounds, caffeic acid contributes to formulations with notable anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antibacterial, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective qualities. Its current applications in treating Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease underscore its therapeutic significance. This comprehensive analysis sheds light on caffeic acid's importance, showcasing its diverse applications across various domains and paving the way for further research and development to fully unlock its therapeutic potential. In conclusion, caffeic acid emerges as a bioactive substance with a broad spectrum of pharmacological properties, suggesting its potential utility in diverse therapeutic contexts. The comprehensive information provided in this article serves as a foundation for further research and learning regarding the various ways that caffeic acid supports human health.

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Caffeic AcidsAnimalsHumansNeuroprotective Agentscaffeic acidCaffeic AcidsNeuroprotective AgentsCaffeic acidcancerdiabetesinflammationneurodegenerationneuroprotection.oxidative stress

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