Pterostilbene: A review on its pharmacological activities Tambe Vrushali1,*, Pujari Rohini2, Karnik Archana3, Dongre Prerana4 1PES Modern College of Pharmacy (For Ladies), Pune - 412105, Maharashtra, India 2School of Health Sciences and Technology, Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, Kothrud, Pune - 411038, Maharashtra, India 3SCES’s Indira College of Pharmacy, Tathawade, Pune - 411033, Maharashtra, India 4Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences, Pune - 41004, Maharashtra, India *Corresponding Author E-mail: vrushalitambe99@gmail.com
Online Published on 5 February, 2024. Abstract Pterostilbene is a type of stilbenoids, a phenolic compound found in various plant species. It is an antimicrobial phytoalexins produced in plants to protect against fungal infection and toxins. In this review, the biological effects of pterostilbene are discussed. It is reported to have wide array of actions including anticancer, neuroprotective, antidiabetic, antiobesity, antihyperlipidemic, anti-atherosclerotic, cardioprotective, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antioxidant, anti-allergic, anti-anxiety, anti-androgenic and antifungal activity. Its anticancer potential is more widely explored. These results are seen in-vitro, in-vivo including animal studies as well as clinical human trials. Top Keywords Pterostilbene, Anticancer, Antiobesity, Antihyperlipidemic. Top |