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Icariin exhibits broad anti-inflammatory effects across multiple organ systems by modulating pathways such as NF-κB, MAPK, and NLRP3, though its clinical translation remains limited by poor bioavailability and a lack of standardized dosage data. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To comprehensively assess the therapeutic potential, molecular targets, and translational barriers of icariin in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

August 28, 2026AntioxidantsOpen Access

Potential Therapeutic Roles of Icariin in Inflammatory Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Translation Prospects

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SDSirui DuNanchang University WLWeifeng LiNanchang University MJMeixiu JiangNanchang University

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Literature review reveals multi-target anti-inflammatory actions of icariin across organ systems, indicating therapeutic potential limited primarily by poor drug bioavailability.

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To comprehensively assess the therapeutic potential, molecular targets, and translational barriers of icariin in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Searched PubMed and Web of Science databases for original studies examining the biological effects and targets of icariin.
Synthesized mechanistic findings across diverse organ systems, focusing on cytokine regulation, signaling pathways, and cardiovascular inflammatory conditions.
Icariin suppresses NF-κB and MAPK pathways, inhibits NLRP3 inflammasome activation, and stimulates the Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant defense system.
Treatment consistently reduces production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β, demonstrating protective effects in atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction models.
Therapeutic translation remains impeded by low oral bioavailability and an absence of standardized dosing protocols.

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Du et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a914631d15324a1df3a99da https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox15091068

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Literature review reveals multi-target anti-inflammatory actions of icariin across organ systems, indicating therapeutic potential limited primarily by poor drug bioavailability.

Potential Therapeutic Roles of Icariin in Inflammatory Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Translation Prospects

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Potential Therapeutic Roles of Icariin in Inflammatory Diseases: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Translation Prospects

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