INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XIV, Issue XII, December 2025
To identify current limitations, knowledge gaps, and future research directions regarding the use of
resveratrol in cardiovascular disease management.
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
According to Gal, R. et al. Resveratrol also lowers oxidative stress by reducing Reactive Oxygen Species
(ROS) production through inhibition of NADPH oxidases (NOX), mainly via SIRT1-mediated suppression of
NF-κB, and by preventing eNOS uncoupling through increasing tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4) availability via up-
regulation of GTP cyclohydrolase-1. In addition, RES strengthens the endogenous antioxidant defense system
by increasing the expression and activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD1 and
SOD2), catalase, glutathione peroxidase, and glutathione, mainly through activation of SIRT1, FOXO
transcription factors, and the AMPK/SIRT1/Nrf-2 pathway. Along with antioxidant effects, RES has potent
anti-inflammatory actions by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6) and inhibiting key
inflammatory signaling pathways such as NF-κB, JAK/STAT, TLR4, and AP-1. It also reduces leukocyte
adhesion by downregulating adhesion molecules (VCAM-1, ICAM-1, E-selectin), increases anti-inflammatory
cytokines like IL-10, activates PGC-1α via SIRT1, and induces the anti-inflammatory enzyme heme
oxygenase-1 (HO-1). Furthermore, RES inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, reducing prostaglandin and
thromboxane production, which contributes to its anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet effects [13]. Its
antiplatelet effect resulting in decreased thromboxane A2 synthesis and reduced platelet aggregation, lowering
the risk of thrombotic events such as heart attack and stroke. Moreover, resveratrol improves vascular
reactivity by inhibiting phosphodiesterases, blocking calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle cells,
reducing oxidative stress, and limiting smooth muscle cell proliferation, all of which contribute to lower blood
pressure and reduced progression of atherosclerosis. Overall, resveratrol shows strong potential as a
cardioprotective compound by targeting multiple pathways involved in cardiovascular disease [16]. Its
antiplatelet effect resulting in decreased thromboxane A2 synthesis and reduced platelet aggregation, lowering
the risk of thrombotic events such as heart attack and stroke. Moreover, resveratrol improves vascular
reactivity by inhibiting phosphodiesterases, blocking calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle cells,
reducing oxidative stress, and limiting smooth muscle cell proliferation, all of which contribute to lower blood
pressure and reduced progression of atherosclerosis. Overall, resveratrol shows strong potential as a
cardioprotective compound by targeting multiple pathways involved in cardiovascular disease [17].
Mechanism of action of Resveratrol to Prevent Cardiovascular disease in Animal:
Resveratrol reduces cardiovascular disease in rats by improving metabolic control, decreasing inflammation,
and limiting oxidative stress. In diabetic rats with myocardial infarction, resveratrol lowers blood glucose,
body weight, plasma triglycerides, heart rate, and the AST/ALT ratio, while increasing total plasma insulin
levels.It significantly reduces inflammatory markers and malondialdehyde, indicating decreased oxidative
stress. Resveratrol also improves endothelial function by increasing endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS)
expression and suppressing vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and p38 MAPK
phosphorylation. Through these combined effects, resveratrol protects the heart and improves cardiovascular
function in rats with diabetes-related myocardial infarction [18].
Resveratrol (RES) may help prevent cardiovascular disease in dogs mainly through its anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant actions. It reduces oxidative stress by scavenging reactive oxygen species and enhancing
antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase. RES also modulates key signaling pathways involved in
cardiac aging and inflammation, particularly by activating SIRT1 and AMPK, which suppress pro-
inflammatory mediators like NF-κB and inflammatory cytokines (e.g., TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6). By limiting
chronic inflammation and oxidative damage, resveratrol may slow age-related cardiac remodeling, reduce
fibrosis, and improve endothelial and myocardial function. These effects suggest that resveratrol could serve as
a supportive, cardioprotective supplement in dogs predisposed to or suffering from cardiovascular diseases
[19].
Resveratrol (RES) exerts multifaceted cardioprotective effects in animal models of cardiovascular disease by
targeting endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation, and vascular
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