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Uncaria guianensis
Amazonian vine species related to U. tomentosa with similar but distinct alkaloid profile.
Peruvian Cat's Claw (Uncaria guianensis) is an Amazonian vine species closely related to Uncaria tomentosa, with a distinct alkaloid profile including oxindole alkaloids and quinovic acid glycosides. It is traditionally used in Peruvian folk medicine for immune support and cancer healing, and modern evidence supports its use for immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and DNA repair activities.
The oxindole alkaloids (e.g., mitraphylline, isomitraphylline) modulate immune function by enhancing phagocytosis and lymphocyte proliferation via activation of NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Quinovic acid glycosides inhibit COX-2 and reduce prostaglandin synthesis, providing anti-inflammatory effects. Procyanidins and flavonoids contribute to antioxidant activity and DNA repair by upregulating repair enzymes such as PARP and scavenging reactive oxygen species.
Amazonian vine species related to U. tomentosa with similar but distinct alkaloid profile.
Peruvian Cat's Claw (Uncaria guianensis) is an Amazonian vine species closely related to Uncaria tomentosa, with a distinct alkaloid profile including oxindole alkaloids and quinovic acid glycosides. It is traditionally used in Peruvian folk medicine for immune support and cancer healing, and modern evidence supports its use for immune modulation, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and DNA repair activities.
The oxindole alkaloids (e.g., mitraphylline, isomitraphylline) modulate immune function by enhancing phagocytosis and lymphocyte proliferation via activation of NF-κB and MAPK pathways. Quinovic acid glycosides inhibit COX-2 and reduce prostaglandin synthesis, providing anti-inflammatory effects. Procyanidins and flavonoids contribute to antioxidant activity and DNA repair by upregulating repair enzymes such as PARP and scavenging reactive oxygen species.