Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefits

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) is a redox-active quinone molecule with significant implications for human health. Originally identified as a bacterial cofactor, PQQ has since been lauded for its diverse biological and therapeutic activities. It serves as an essential cofactor for oxidative enzymes t...

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Main Authors: Tingdong Yan, Muhammad Farrukh Nisar, Xiaomeng Hu, Jieming Chang, Yichen Wang, Yan Wu, Zhaoguo Liu, Yi Cai, Jia Jia, Yanming Xiao, Chunpeng Wan
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Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
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Muhammad Farrukh Nisar
Xiaomeng Hu
Jieming Chang
Yichen Wang
Yan Wu
Zhaoguo Liu
Yi Cai
Jia Jia
Yanming Xiao
Chunpeng Wan
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Yanming Xiao
Chunpeng Wan
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description Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) is a redox-active quinone molecule with significant implications for human health. Originally identified as a bacterial cofactor, PQQ has since been lauded for its diverse biological and therapeutic activities. It serves as an essential cofactor for oxidative enzymes that are vital for mitochondrial function and ATP synthesis. PQQ exhibits superior antioxidant properties that protect against ROS-mediated oxidative stress, aging, neurodegenerative diseases, certain cancers, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. It also enhances cognitive abilities and reduces insulin sensitivity. PQQ's antioxidant nature helps mitigate oxidative stress, which is implicated in many diseases. It has been shown to target cancer cells selectively, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent. Clinical studies have indicated the potential benefits of PQQ supplementation, including improvements in cardiovascular health, cognitive function, weight management, insulin sensitivity, and the prevention of metabolic syndromes. The safety of PQQ has been established, with no reported toxicity or genotoxicity in various studies, and it is considered a safe nutritional supplement. Future research directions should focus on determining the optimal dosages of PQQ for specific health outcomes and assessing its long-term effectiveness and safety. The translation of PQQ research into clinical practice could offer new strategies for managing metabolic disorders, enhancing cognitive health, and potentially extending lifespan. In summary, PQQ is a promising molecule with broad potential health benefits, impacting human health from cellular metabolism to disease prevention and treatment, positioning it as a key player in nutritional science and public health.
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spelling doaj-art-5caa3fed399f4dbf9c3ab4bf4bea8b8e2025-08-20T02:38:06ZengElsevierCurrent Research in Food Science2665-92712024-01-01910088910.1016/j.crfs.2024.100889Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefitsTingdong Yan0Muhammad Farrukh Nisar1Xiaomeng Hu2Jieming Chang3Yichen Wang4Yan Wu5Zhaoguo Liu6Yi Cai7Jia Jia8Yanming Xiao9Chunpeng Wan10Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, China; Corresponding author.Ministry of Education and Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Crop Physiology, Ecology and Genetic Breeding, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Postharvest Storage and Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS), Bahawalpur, 63100, PakistanTranslational Medicine Center, Zhejiang Xinda Hospital, School of Medicine & Nursing, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313099, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, ChinaTranslational Medicine Center, Zhejiang Xinda Hospital, School of Medicine & Nursing, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313099, ChinaDepartment of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Nantong University, Nantong 226001, ChinaKey Laboratory of Molecular Target & Clinical Pharmacology and the State & NMPA Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences & the Fifth Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou 511436, ChinaTranslational Medicine Center, Zhejiang Xinda Hospital, School of Medicine & Nursing, Huzhou University, Huzhou 313099, ChinaHangzhou Hyproven Biopharm Co., Ltd., Hangzhou 311107, ChinaJiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory for Postharvest Storage and Preservation of Fruits & Vegetables, Jiangxi Agricultural University, Nanchang 330045, China; Corresponding author.Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) is a redox-active quinone molecule with significant implications for human health. Originally identified as a bacterial cofactor, PQQ has since been lauded for its diverse biological and therapeutic activities. It serves as an essential cofactor for oxidative enzymes that are vital for mitochondrial function and ATP synthesis. PQQ exhibits superior antioxidant properties that protect against ROS-mediated oxidative stress, aging, neurodegenerative diseases, certain cancers, diabetes, and metabolic disorders. It also enhances cognitive abilities and reduces insulin sensitivity. PQQ's antioxidant nature helps mitigate oxidative stress, which is implicated in many diseases. It has been shown to target cancer cells selectively, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic agent. Clinical studies have indicated the potential benefits of PQQ supplementation, including improvements in cardiovascular health, cognitive function, weight management, insulin sensitivity, and the prevention of metabolic syndromes. The safety of PQQ has been established, with no reported toxicity or genotoxicity in various studies, and it is considered a safe nutritional supplement. Future research directions should focus on determining the optimal dosages of PQQ for specific health outcomes and assessing its long-term effectiveness and safety. The translation of PQQ research into clinical practice could offer new strategies for managing metabolic disorders, enhancing cognitive health, and potentially extending lifespan. In summary, PQQ is a promising molecule with broad potential health benefits, impacting human health from cellular metabolism to disease prevention and treatment, positioning it as a key player in nutritional science and public health.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927124002156Pyrroloquinoline quinoneCellular metabolismAntioxidantNeuroprotectionMetabolic disordersCardiovascular health
spellingShingle Tingdong Yan
Muhammad Farrukh Nisar
Xiaomeng Hu
Jieming Chang
Yichen Wang
Yan Wu
Zhaoguo Liu
Yi Cai
Jia Jia
Yanming Xiao
Chunpeng Wan
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefits
Current Research in Food Science
Pyrroloquinoline quinone
Cellular metabolism
Antioxidant
Neuroprotection
Metabolic disorders
Cardiovascular health
title Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefits
title_full Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefits
title_fullStr Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefits
title_full_unstemmed Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefits
title_short Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ): Its impact on human health and potential benefits
title_sort pyrroloquinoline quinone pqq its impact on human health and potential benefits
topic Pyrroloquinoline quinone
Cellular metabolism
Antioxidant
Neuroprotection
Metabolic disorders
Cardiovascular health
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927124002156
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