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The Therapeutic Potential Of Curcumin And Its Related Substances In Turmeric: From Raw Material Selection To Application Strategies, Kai-Yu Hsu, Chi-Tang Ho, Min-Hsiung Pan Jun 2023

The Therapeutic Potential Of Curcumin And Its Related Substances In Turmeric: From Raw Material Selection To Application Strategies, Kai-Yu Hsu, Chi-Tang Ho, Min-Hsiung Pan

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a medicinal plant used extensively in Chinese and Indian traditional medicine as a home remedy for various diseases. It has been used for medical purposes for centuries. Today, turmeric has become one of the most popular medicinal herbs, spices, and functional supplements worldwide. Curcuminoids are linear diarylheptanoids from the rhizomes that include curcumin and two related compounds: demethoxycurcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin, which are the active components of the C. longa plant, play a crucial role in numerous functions. This review summarises the composition of turmeric and the properties of curcumin regarding its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, …


Development Of Amino Acid Salt-Based Curcumin@Lysine Acetate Co-Amorphous System Using Liquid-Assisted Grinding For Improved Solubility And Dissolution, Udaykumar Patil, Snehal Rawal, Jidnyasa Pantwalawalkar, Sopan Nangare, Dilip Dagade, Pravin Patil, Namdeo R. Jadhav Jan 2023

Development Of Amino Acid Salt-Based Curcumin@Lysine Acetate Co-Amorphous System Using Liquid-Assisted Grinding For Improved Solubility And Dissolution, Udaykumar Patil, Snehal Rawal, Jidnyasa Pantwalawalkar, Sopan Nangare, Dilip Dagade, Pravin Patil, Namdeo R. Jadhav

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Curcumin, multivalued phytoceutical, exhibits appreciable safety. However, its therapeutic utility is significantly compromised due to low aqueous solubility, and thus, poor absorption and low bioavailability become apparent. To surpass this limitation, the present work aims to develop amino acid salt-based curcumin@lysine acetate co-amorphous system for improved solubility and dissolution. Initially, screening of curcumin-amino acid mixtures was performed for saturation solubility assessment. Considering the outcome, lysine acetate was formulated to generate a co-amorphous mixture (COAM) by liquid-assisted grinding and evaluated for saturation solubility and different spectroscopical characterizations. Curcumin-lysine acetate COAM tablet formulation was developed by direct compression method and evaluated for …


Preparation And Characterization Of Curcumin-Loaded Liposomes For Delivery To The Lungs, Safura Binti Mohd Mohari, Kevin M. G. Taylor, Nattika Nimmano Jan 2022

Preparation And Characterization Of Curcumin-Loaded Liposomes For Delivery To The Lungs, Safura Binti Mohd Mohari, Kevin M. G. Taylor, Nattika Nimmano

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Curcumin-loaded liposomes comprising dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine, cholesterol, and dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine (72:8:20 mole ratio) were prepared by the thin-film hydration method, followed by probe sonication to achieve a mean diameter (FSI) pre-cooled at 2–8°C for at least 90 min at 15 L/min. Curcumin recovered from the impactor and nebulizer was quantified using a validated high-performance liquid chromatography method. Overall, 2.5% w/w curcumin-loaded liposomes was the optimal formulation based on the maximum encapsulation efficiency of approximately 87% and mean hydrodynamic diameter of 97 nm. This chosen curcumin concentration was effectively aerosolized with a fine particle fraction of 53.25%, and a fine particle dose of 53 …


Curcumin-Induced Antitumor Effects On Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patient-Derived Xenograft Tumor Mice Through Inhibiting Salt-Induced Kinase-3 Protein, Tzu-Chun Cheng, John Oliver Sayseng, Shih-Hsin Tu, Ting-Ching Juan, Chia-Lang Fang, You-Cheng Liao, Cheng-Ying Chu, Hui-Wen Chang, Yun Yen, Li-Ching Chen, Yuan-Soon Ho Dec 2021

Curcumin-Induced Antitumor Effects On Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Patient-Derived Xenograft Tumor Mice Through Inhibiting Salt-Induced Kinase-3 Protein, Tzu-Chun Cheng, John Oliver Sayseng, Shih-Hsin Tu, Ting-Ching Juan, Chia-Lang Fang, You-Cheng Liao, Cheng-Ying Chu, Hui-Wen Chang, Yun Yen, Li-Ching Chen, Yuan-Soon Ho

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

This study demonstrated for the first time that curcumin effectively inhibits the growth of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) tumors by inhibiting the expression of salt-induced kinase-3 (SIK3) protein in patient-derived xenografted tumor mice (TNBC-PDX). For TNBC patients, chemotherapy is the only option for postoperative adjuvant treatment. In this study, we detected the SIK3 mRNA expression in paired-breast cancer tissues by PCR analysis. The results revealed that SIK3 mRNA expression was significantly higher in tumor tissues when compared to the normal adjacent tissues (73.25 times, n=183). Thus, it is proposed for the first time that the antitumor effect induced by curcumin …


The Study Of Physical Properties And Formulation Of Self-Assembling Nanogel From Grafted Hydrophilic Polymer Backbone As Stabilization System For Curcumin, Penpimon Charoenkanburkang, Tisana Kaewruethai, Pornchai Rojsitthisak, Jittima Amie Luckanagul Jan 2021

The Study Of Physical Properties And Formulation Of Self-Assembling Nanogel From Grafted Hydrophilic Polymer Backbone As Stabilization System For Curcumin, Penpimon Charoenkanburkang, Tisana Kaewruethai, Pornchai Rojsitthisak, Jittima Amie Luckanagul

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Introduction: The aim of this work is to formulate and study the thermoresponsive system with hyaluronic acid (HA) as a polysaccharide backbone grafted with poly-(N-isopropylacrylamide) (pNIPAM) for stabilization of highly sensitive molecule. Methods: The nanogel forming polymer was synthesized through EDC/NHS coupling reaction. The HA grafted pNIPAM (HA-g-pNIPAM) can be self-assembled to form gel particle. The synthesized HA-g-pNIPAM polymers were characterized by 1H NMR. Size, influence of media to forming nanogel, thermoresponsive behavior and influence of HA-g-pNIPAM nanogel network on curcumin loading capacity and stability were investigated by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and UV-VIS spectrophotometry. Result and Discussion: The results …


Variation Of Total Curcuminoids And Volatile Oil Content In Turmeric Rhizome In Indonesia, Weravut Pothitirat, Sundari Desi, Phatsawee Jansook, Kingkan Sanpanya, Wandee Gritsanapan Jan 2012

Variation Of Total Curcuminoids And Volatile Oil Content In Turmeric Rhizome In Indonesia, Weravut Pothitirat, Sundari Desi, Phatsawee Jansook, Kingkan Sanpanya, Wandee Gritsanapan

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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In Vitro Inhibitory Effect Of Turmeric Extract From Curcuma Longa On Shrimp Pathogenic Vibrios(ผลของสารสกัดขมิ้นชันต่อการยับยั้งการเจริญของเชื้อวิบร..., Pomchai Rojsitthisak, Yanin Limpanon, Nutchanart Thipmongkolsilp, Bang-On Kongtong, Janenuj Wongtavatchai Jan 2005

In Vitro Inhibitory Effect Of Turmeric Extract From Curcuma Longa On Shrimp Pathogenic Vibrios(ผลของสารสกัดขมิ้นชันต่อการยับยั้งการเจริญของเชื้อวิบร..., Pomchai Rojsitthisak, Yanin Limpanon, Nutchanart Thipmongkolsilp, Bang-On Kongtong, Janenuj Wongtavatchai

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

The commercially available turmeric extract from Curcuma longa L. was standardized and evaluated for antibacterial activity against shrimp pathogenic vibrios. High-performance liquid chromatographic determination of the extract revealed 99.42% of the tot...


Simultaneous Determination Of Individual Curcuminoids In Turmeric By Tlc-Densitometric Method(การวิเคราะห์หาปริมาณเคอร์คูมินอยด์แต่ละชนิด ในเหง้าขมิ..., Supinya Tewtrakul, Wanchai De-Eknamkul, Nijsiri Ruangrungsi Jan 1992

Simultaneous Determination Of Individual Curcuminoids In Turmeric By Tlc-Densitometric Method(การวิเคราะห์หาปริมาณเคอร์คูมินอยด์แต่ละชนิด ในเหง้าขมิ..., Supinya Tewtrakul, Wanchai De-Eknamkul, Nijsiri Ruangrungsi

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

A simple, rapid and accurate method of TLC-densitometry was developed to quantitate simultaneously the three curcuminoid components in the dried turmeric rhizome of Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae). Practically, the curcuminoids in powdered turmeric were...