The Application Prospects and Future Outlook of Kadsura coccinea (Lem). A.C.Sm. in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: : Kadsura coccinea (Lem). A.C.Sm. has a long history of use in traditional Dong medicine for activating Qi, relieving pain, and dispersing blood stasis. It has garnered increasing attention for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition associated with synovial inflammation and tissue damage. K. coccinea L. effects anti-RA by eliminating reactive oxygen species and directly or indirectly inhibiting lipid peroxidation. This review summarizes its potential therapeutic effects on RA through regulating inflammatory cytokines, reducing oxidative stress, and targeting specific cells and pathways, forecasting its future application prospects. Keywords: Kadsura coccinea Lem. A.C.Sm., rheumatoid arthritis, triterpenoids, sesquiterpenes, antioxidant, immunomodulatory
DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s569093
Authors: Fan Ouyang, Xiuli Xi, Yun Liang, Min Wang, Mei Liu, Xiaoyan Jin, Hui Li, Jianxin Liu, Xuguang Hu
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,836
Awards: G107947987, G1734198328
OpenAlex ID: W7128489348