Nutrients, 2019 Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa in 1815, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological activities (e.g., antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral), among which its anticancer potential has been the most described and still remains under investigation.
Giordano A., Tommonaro G.
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Curcumin affects HSP60 folding activity and levels in neuroblastoma cells [PDF]
, 2020 The fundamental challenge in fighting cancer is the development of protective agents able to interfere with the classical pathways of malignant transformation, such as extracellular matrix remodeling, epithelial\u2013mesenchymal transition and ...
Campanella C. +9 more
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Comparison of Inhibitory Effect of Curcumin Nanoparticles and Free Curcumin in Human Telomerase Reverse Transcriptase Gene Expression in Breast Cancer [PDF]
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2013 Purpose: Telomerase is expressed in most cancers, including breast cancer. Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound that obtained from the herb of Curcuma longa, has many anticancer effects. But, its effect is low due to poor water solubility.
Nosratollah Zarghami +2 more
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Therapeutic Potential of Curcumin as an Antimycobacterial Agent
Biomolecules, 2021 Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid obtained from the plant Curcuma longa and has been extensively studied for its biological and chemical properties.
Nilakshi Barua, Alak Kumar Buragohain
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Design and in Vitro Evaluation of a New Nano-Microparticulate System for Enhanced Aqueous-Phase Solubility of Curcumin [PDF]
, 2013 Curcumin, a yellow polyphenol derived from the turmeric Curcuma longa, has been associated with a diverse therapeutic potential including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, and anticancer properties.
El-Sherbiny, Ibrahim M. +3 more
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Curcumin Prevents Acute Neuroinflammation and Long-Term Memory Impairment Induced by Systemic Lipopolysaccharide in Mice [PDF]
, 2018 Systemic lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induces an acute inflammatory response in the central nervous system (CNS) (\u201cneuroinflammation\u201d) characterized by altered functions of microglial cells, the major resident immune cells of the CNS, and an ...
Confortin, Francesca +7 more
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Curcumin and butyrate induce fibroblast senescence without the emergence of fibrosis biomarkers
Aspects of Molecular Medicine, 2023 Background: Small molecules have emerged as valuable tools to modulate cellular homeostasis and the changes associated with aging. In particular, the phytochemical curcumin elicits cytoprotective effects that promote human health and longevity. The short-
Siwei Chu +5 more
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Pharmaceutics, 2020 Nanotechnology is an emerging field of science that is widely used in medical sciences. However, it has limited uses in monogastric farm animal as well as fish and poultry nutrition.
Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Taesun Min
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Development, Characterization and Pharmacokinetic Profile of Chitosan-Sodium Tripolyphosphate Nanoparticles Based Drug Delivery Systems for Curcumin [PDF]
Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2021 Purpose: This study aimed to provide the method of preparation, characterization of curcumin-loaded chitosan-sodium tripolyphosphate (NaTPP) nanoparticle, and evaluate its pharmacokinetic profiles.
Wawaimuli Arozal +4 more
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The anti-adhesive effect of curcumin on Candida albicans biofilms on denture materials [PDF]
, 2017 The use of natural compounds as an alternative source of antimicrobials has become a necessity given the growing concern over global antimicrobial resistance. Polyphenols, found in various edible plants, offers one potential solution to this. We aimed to
Alalwan, Hasanain +8 more
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