Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of sesamin: mechanisms of action and future directions.
Author | Majdalawieh, Amin F |
Author | Yousef, Sarah M |
Author | Abu-Yousef, Imad A |
Author | Nasrallah, Gheyath K |
Available date | 2021-02-10T09:25:32Z |
Publication Date | 2021-02-01 |
Publication Name | Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition |
Identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2021.1881438 |
Citation | Amin F. Majdalawieh, Sarah M. Yousef, Imad A. Abu-Yousef & Gheyath K. Nasrallah (2022) Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects of sesamin: mechanisms of action and future directions, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 62:18, 5081-5112, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1881438 |
ISSN | 1040-8398 |
Abstract | Inflammation is associated with the development and progression of various disorders including atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus and cancer. Sesamin, a fat-soluble lignan derived from seeds and oil, has received increased attention due to its wide array of pharmacological properties including its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory potential. To date, no review has been conducted to summarize or analyze the immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory roles of sesamin. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of experimental findings that were reported with regards to the ability of sesamin to modulate inflammation, cellular and humoral adaptive immune responses and Th1/Th2 paradigm. The potential influence of sesamin on the cytotoxic activity of NK cells against cancer cells is also highlighted. The molecular mechanisms and the signal transduction pathways underlying such effects are underscored. The metabolism, pharmacokinetics, absorption, tissue distribution and bioavailability of sesamin in different species, including humans, are reviewed. Moreover, we propose future preclinical and clinical investigations to further validate the potential preventive and/or therapeutic efficacy of sesamin against various immune-related and inflammatory conditions. We anticipate that sesamin may be employed in future therapeutic regimens to enhance the efficacy of treatment and dampen the adverse effects of synthetic chemical drugs currently used to alleviate immune-related and inflammatory conditions. |
Language | en |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Subject | Sesamum indicum Sesamin Th1/Th1 paradigm anti-inflammatory bioavailability immunomodulatory |
Type | Article |
Pagination | 1-32 |
Pagination | 5081-5112 |
Issue Number | 18 |
Volume Number | 62 |
ESSN | 1549-7852 |
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