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Curcumin Reverse Methicillin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus
Curcumin, a natural polyphenolic flavonoid extracted from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L., was shown to possess superior potency to resensitize methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) to antibiotics. Previous studies have shown the synergistic
Su-Hyun Mun+7 more
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Artificial microbial consortia for bioproduction processes
Abstract The application of artificial microbial consortia for biotechnological production processes is an emerging field in research as it offers great potential for the improvement of established as well as the development of novel processes. In this review, we summarize recent highlights in the usage of various microbial consortia for the production
Fabian Mittermeier+6 more
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Curcumin, a Natural Antimicrobial Agent with Strain-Specific Activity
Curcumin, a principal bioactive substance of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), is reported as a strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agent.
A. Adamczak+2 more
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Evaluation of Lethal Effect of Curcumin and its Derivatives Against Leishmania Major In Vitro
Background: Leishmania major is transmitted by sandflies of the genus Phobotomus and causes cutaneous lesions in humans. Curcumin is made from turmeric and various derivatives is derived from it.
MoradAli Fouladvand+4 more
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Taking curcumin as the starting point, β-cyclodextrin was introduced on both sides, and lipid-soluble curcumin was coated by acrylic resin using oil-in-water strategy. Four different types of curcumin fluorescent complexes EPO-Curcumin (EPO-Cur), L100-55-
Chen Shao+4 more
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A novel multifunctional biomedical material based on polyacrylonitrile:preparation and characterization [PDF]
Wet spun microfibers have great potential in the design of multifunctional controlled release materials. Curcumin (Cur) and vitamin E acetate (Vit. E Ac) were used as a model drug system to evaluate the potential application of the drug-loaded microfiber
Bremner, David H.+6 more
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Potentials of Curcumin as an Antidepressant [PDF]
Major depression, a debilitating psychiatric disorder, is predicted to be the second most prevalent human illness by the year 2020. Various antidepressants, ranging from monoamine oxidase inhibitors to recently developed dual reuptake inhibitors, are prescribed for alleviating the symptoms of depression.
Shrinivas K. Kulkarni+2 more
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Clinical effects of curcumin in enhancing cancer therapy: A systematic review
Curcumin is herbal compound that has been shown to have anti-cancer effects in pre-clinical and clinical studies. The anti-cancer effects of curcumin include inhibiting the carcinogenesis, inhibiting angiogenesis, and inhibiting tumour growth. This study
K. Mansouri+7 more
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The development of food protein-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers with outstanding role in stabilizing natural pigments [PDF]
Protein-inorganic hybrid nanoflowers (HNFs) possess unique properties in promoting surface reaction and have attracted wide-spread attention as a newly developed nanomaterial. However, the availability of protein sources has up to now been mostly limited to enzymes, which narrows the application of HNFs especially in food industry.
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Turmeric and black pepper spices decrease lipid peroxidation in meat patties during cooking. [PDF]
Spices are rich in natural antioxidants and have been shown to be potent inhibitors of lipid peroxidation during cooking of meat. Turmeric contains unique conjugated curcuminoids with strong antioxidant activity. Piperine, one of the main constituents of
Heber, David+6 more
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