Sinapic acid:
Nagaland University researchers have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ is capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in diabetic conditions.
- Sinapic acid is a natural phenolic acid compound, is a derivative of cinnamic acid.
- It has antioxidant, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects.
- It is extensively found in spices, citrus and berry fruits, vegetables, cereals, and oilseed crops
- The compound works by activating the SIRT1 pathway, which plays a crucial role in tissue repair, angiogenesis and inflammation control.
- The discovery marks a major advancement that could result in safe, natural, and effective treatments for diabetic wound management.
- A diabetic wound is a slow-healing sore, most often a foot ulcer. Also known as diabetic foot, it raises the risk of nerve damage (neuropathy), poor blood circulation, infections, and, in severe cases, amputation.
- Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease, involving inappropriately elevated blood glucose levels
- It remains one of the world’s most pressing chronic diseases, affecting hundreds of millions globally.
