Curcumin

Curcumin is a yellow pigment of the spice turmeric that is being studied in cancer prevention.

What is Curcumin?

Curcumin is a component of the Indian spice turmeric (Curcumin longa), a type of ginger. Curcumin is one of three curcuminoids present in turmeric, the other two being desmethoxycurcumin and bis-desmethoxycurcumin. These curcuminoids give turmeric its yellow color and curcumin is used as a yellow food colorant and food additive.

Curcumin Biosynthesis

Curcumin Health Effects

Can Curcumin Prevent or Treat Prostate Cancer?

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Researchers find that a mushroom-derived product, GLSF, shows promise in reducing lung toxicity and tumor development induced by tobacco smoke carcinogens in mice. The study opens the door for future clinical trials, potentially offering a natural preventive measure against lung cancer.

26 Sep 2023

Natural compound in turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for treating indigestion

A natural compound found in the culinary spice turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole-; a drug used to curb excess stomach acid-; for treating indigestion symptoms, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.

12 Sep 2023

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Gut dysbiosis among critically ill individuals

16 Aug 2023

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

Researchers review existing data on the molecular basis of senescence and neurodegeneration in age-related brain diseases.

10 Aug 2023

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

Researchers comprehensively evaluated all nanotechnology-based approaches.

18 Jul 2023

Australian rainforest remedies: Scientists explore bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents

Research discusses the process of discovering anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective drugs from medicinal plants found in the Australian rainforest. It focuses on the pathways from the discovery of bioactive plants to the validation in an appropriate neuro-inflammatory mouse model, using some examples from their current research.

9 Jul 2023

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

Research explores the potential benefits of herbs and spices in rheumatic diseases, highlighting their bioactive compounds and medicinal properties. It provides an updated review of their mechanisms of action and summarizes human studies in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia.

4 Jul 2023

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Activation of the NRF2 transcription factor shows promise as a potential treatment approach for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition associated with oxidative stress and liver damage. By screening FDA-approved drugs, researchers identified six compounds that enhanced NRF2 activity and demonstrated protective effects against oxidative stress and lipid accumulation.

3 Jul 2023

Turmeric supplement accelerates post-match recovery in elite footballers

Consuming turmeric – the oriental spice often used in cooking - accelerates post-match recovery in professional footballers, a study has shown.

10 Jun 2023

Curcumin can suppress metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by activating a specific signaling pathway

LMU researchers have identified a signaling pathway via which curcumin can suppress the metastasis of colorectal cancer cells.

25 May 2023

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Researchers report on the benefits of consuming dietary phenols and their relationship with the intestinal microbiome.

10 Apr 2023

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Researchers have succeeded for the first time in adding a highly purified form of curcumin to yogurt in a way that ensures it remains dissolved in the dairy product and preserves it, while tasting good.

4 Apr 2023

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

A new study published in the Nutrients Journal highlights the impact of curcumin supplementation on the immune response following the immunization of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors with a primary series of monovalent COVID-19 vaccines.

26 Mar 2023

Golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments

A pharmacology researcher at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) has co-authored a new study that makes a strong case for why a golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments.

23 Mar 2023

Stimulus-sensitive polymeric micelles show promise for future targeted drug delivery and chemotherapy

Researchers documented the various polymeric materials that can be used to synthesize micelles, which can then be used for targeted cancer therapy by tailoring the micelles to respond to stimuli.

16 Mar 2023

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Healthy diets are rich in antioxidants like amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C, but exactly how beneficial these micronutrients are for cardiovascular health has long been controversial.

6 Dec 2022

Dietary supplements taken for 'heart health' unlikely to offer meaningful impact on cholesterol levels

Six widely used dietary supplements promoted for improving heart health did not effectively lower LDL or "bad" cholesterol in comparison to a common low-dose statin medication or placebo, according to late breaking science results presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Curcumin

Overview

Curcumin Biosynthesis

Curcumin Health Effects

Can Curcumin Prevent or Treat Prostate Cancer?

Latest Curcumin News and Research

Could a mushroom-derived product be the future of lung cancer prevention?

Natural compound in turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for treating indigestion

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Exploring molecular mechanisms and genetic dysregulation in aging and age-associated diseases

An evaluation of the main nanotechnology approaches to improve the therapeutic potential of polyphenols against cancer

Australian rainforest remedies: Scientists explore bioactive plant compounds as potential anti-neuroinflammatory agents

Spicing up rheumatic disease treatment: Study explores role of herbs and spices in improving patients' condition

CRISPR/Cas9-based screening identifies potential therapies for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Turmeric supplement accelerates post-match recovery in elite footballers

Curcumin can suppress metastasis of colorectal cancer cells by activating a specific signaling pathway

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Curcumin reduces inflammatory responses in post-COVID vaccinated adults

Golden spice commonly found in curry could enhance ovarian cancer treatments

Stimulus-sensitive polymeric micelles show promise for future targeted drug delivery and chemotherapy

Researchers identify micronutrient supplementation to reduce cardiovascular risk

Dietary supplements taken for 'heart health' unlikely to offer meaningful impact on cholesterol levels

Green tea catechins and resveratrol display neuroprotective properties in Alzheimer's models

In silico studies identify potent plant metabolites capable of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2

What is the efficacy of curcumin as a photosensitizer, prophylactic and therapeutic agent against SARS-CoV-2?

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Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

Curcumin

Overview

Latest Curcumin News and Research

Arrayed CRISPR Screening for Revolutionizing Target Discovery

Innovations in baculovirus–insect cell expression systems

Compound Management and its Crucial Role in Early Pharmaceutical Research

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