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Biological properties of curcumin-cellular and molecular mechanisms of action.

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Title Biological properties of curcumin-cellular and molecular mechanisms of action.
 
Creator Joe, B
Vijaykumar, M.
Lokesh, B. R.
 
Subject 31 Food Additives
30 Spices/Condiments
 
Description Curcuminoids, a group of phenolic compounds isolated from the roots of Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae), exhibit a variety of beneficial effects on health and on events that help in preventing certain diseases. A vast majority of these studies were carried out with curcumin (diferuloyl methane), which is a major curcuminoid. The most detailed studies using curcumin include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antiviral, and antiinfectious activities. In addition, the wound
healing and detoxifying properties of curcumin have also received considerable attention. As a result of extensive research on the therapeutic properties of curcumin, some understanding on the cellular, molecular, and biochemical mechanism of action of curcumin is emerging. These findings are summarized in this review.
 
Date 2004
 
Type Article
NonPeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://ir.cftri.com/3187/1/crfdscinutr44%282%2997-111.pdf
Joe, B and Vijaykumar, M. and Lokesh, B. R. (2004) Biological properties of curcumin-cellular and molecular mechanisms of action. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 44 (2). pp. 97-111.