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ReviewInternational journal of molecular medicine2025

Adrenic acid: A promising biomarker and therapeutic target (Review).

Ze Wang, Haoyang Gao, Xiaotong Ma, Danlin Zhu, Linlin Zhao, Weihua Xiao

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Review in International journal of molecular medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Ze Wang *Shanghai Key Laboratory of Human Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China.
Haoyang Gao *Shanghai Key Laboratory of Human Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China.
Xiaotong MaShanghai Key Laboratory of Human Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China.
Danlin ZhuShanghai Key Laboratory of Human Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China.
Linlin ZhaoShanghai Key Laboratory of Human Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China.
Weihua XiaoShanghai Key Laboratory of Human Performance, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai 200438, P.R. China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Adrenic acid is a 22‑carbon unsaturated fatty acid that is widely present in the adrenal gland, liver, brain, kidney and vascular system that plays a regulatory role in various pathophysiological processes, such as inflammatory reactions, lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, vascular function, and cell death. Adrenic acid is a potential biomarker for various ailments, including metabolic, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases and cancer. In addition, adrenic acid is influenced by the pharmacological properties of several natural products, such as astragaloside IV, evodiamine, quercetin, kaempferol, Berberine‑baicalin and prebiotics, so it is a promising new target for clinical treatment and drug development. However, the molecular mechanisms by which adrenic acid exerts are unclear. The present study systematically reviewed the biosynthesis and metabolism of adrenic acid, focusing on intrinsic mechanisms that influence the progression of metabolic, cardiovascular and neurological disease. These mechanisms regulate several key processes, including immuno‑inflammatory response, oxidative stress, vascular function and cell death. In addition, the present study explored the potential clinical translational value of adrenic acid as a biomarker and therapeutic target. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is first systematic summary of the mechanisms of action of adrenic acid across a range of diseases. The present study provides understanding of the wide range of metabolic activities of adrenic acid and a basis for further exploring the pathogenesis and therapeutic targets of various diseases.

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BiomarkersAnimalsCardiovascular DiseasesFatty Acids, UnsaturatedHumansOxidative Stressadrenic acidBiomarkersFatty Acids, Unsaturatedadrenic acidatherosclerosisclinical applicationmechanism of actionmetabolic diseaseneurological diseaseregulatory approach

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PMCPMC11611323

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