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Nano Encapsulated Curcumin: And Its Potential for Biomedical Applications

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Curcumin, a yellow-colored polyphenol extracted from the rhizome of turmeric root, is commonly used as a spice and nutritional supplement. It exhibits many pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-Alzheimer, and anti-fungal. However, the therapeutic application of curcumin is limited by its extremely low solubility in aqueous buffer, instability in body fluids, and rapid metabolism. Nano delivery system has shown excellent potential to improve the solubility, biocompatibility and therapeutic effect of curcumin. In this review, we focus on the recent development of nano encapsulated curcumin and its potential for biomedical applications.

Source: International Journal of Nanomedicine

DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s210320

Authors: Yan Chen, Yao Lu, Robert J Lee, Guangya Xiang

Institutions: Huazhong University of Science and Technology, The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Curcumin's Biomedical Applications

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,836