Title:Curcumin and Curcumin Derivatives for Therapeutic Applications:
In vitro and In vivo Studies
Volume: 20
Issue: 10
Author(s): Babita Gupta, Pramod Kumar Sharma, Rishabha Malviya*Prem Shankar Mishra
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Curcumin, curcumin derivatives, pharmacological properties, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, therapeutic effect.
Abstract: Curcumin is a naturally derived phytochemical compound obtained from the turmeric
plant Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae family), which is a popular spice and food color and has
been actively researched for decades. It has been shown to have a variety of pharmacological properties
both in vitro and in vivo. Several investigations have shown that curcumin's metabolites contribute
to its pharmacological effectiveness. Curcumin has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor
activity when used alone or in conjunction with conventional treatments. There are various
unique and diverse pharmacological effects of curcumin against various disease conditions like diabetes,
inflammation, cancer, malaria, and Alzheimer's. The in vitro and in vivo mechanisms by
which curcumin exerts its pharmacological effects are reviewed. Based on data from the clinical
and experimental evaluation of curcumin in animal models and human subjects, the review summarizes
the pharmacological effect of curcumin and its derivatives concerning anti-tumor property,
their mechanism of action, and their cellular target. The current research focuses on identifying
curcumin's function in the immune system's cascade and determining the ideal effective dose
(ED50). Through in-vitro and in-vivo experiments, the current study aims to comprehend and
establish the role of curcumin in the healing of disease conditions.