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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, …


Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Peptides From A Marine Algicolous Fungus Acremonium Sp. Ntu492 In Bv-2 Microglial Cells, George Hsiao, Shih-Wei Wang, Yin-Ru Chiang, Wei-Chiung Chi, Yueh-Hsiung Kuo, Do Anh Phong, Chia-Yu Chen, Tzong-Huei Lee Jun 2020

Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Peptides From A Marine Algicolous Fungus Acremonium Sp. Ntu492 In Bv-2 Microglial Cells, George Hsiao, Shih-Wei Wang, Yin-Ru Chiang, Wei-Chiung Chi, Yueh-Hsiung Kuo, Do Anh Phong, Chia-Yu Chen, Tzong-Huei Lee

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Located in tropical and subtropical region, Taiwan is an island with high algal species diversity. In this study, a number of fungal strains were isolated from marine macroalgae collected from northeastern intertidal zone of Taiwan. Preliminary anti-inflammatory screening has shown that the methanolic extracts of solid fermented products of the red alga Mastophora rosea-derived fungal strain Acremonium sp. NTU492 exhibited significant bioactivity. In an attempt to disclose the active principles from this fungal strain, a series of separation and purification was thus undertaken, which has led to the isolation and characterization of seven compounds including four new peptides, namely acrepeptins …


Chemical Profile Analysis And Anti-Inflammatory Activity Of Polar Fraction From Soybeans (Glycine Max, Siripen Jarikasem, Amornrat Khayungarnnawee, Sarinthip Muensaen Jan 2013

Chemical Profile Analysis And Anti-Inflammatory Activity Of Polar Fraction From Soybeans (Glycine Max, Siripen Jarikasem, Amornrat Khayungarnnawee, Sarinthip Muensaen

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Development Of Hair Conditoner Comprising A Mixed Extract From Fruits Of Phyllanthus Emblica And Zanthoxylumlimonella, Buppachart Potduang, Itsara Keeta, Wanlapha Saisin, Suchipha Wannaphatchaiyong, Bundit Fungsin Jan 2013

Development Of Hair Conditoner Comprising A Mixed Extract From Fruits Of Phyllanthus Emblica And Zanthoxylumlimonella, Buppachart Potduang, Itsara Keeta, Wanlapha Saisin, Suchipha Wannaphatchaiyong, Bundit Fungsin

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

No abstract provided.


The Development Of Moisturizing Spray-On Comprising A Mix Extract From Fruits Of P. Emblica And Z. Limonella, Itsara Keeta, Bundit Fungsin, Buppachart Potduang, Natthachest Ketmanee, Aninthita Intarangsee, Tuanta Semathong, Saranya Laovitthayanggoon, Amonrat Khayungamnawee, Cholticha Niwaspragrit, Sitthipong Soradech, Arkachai Tantrawong Jan 2012

The Development Of Moisturizing Spray-On Comprising A Mix Extract From Fruits Of P. Emblica And Z. Limonella, Itsara Keeta, Bundit Fungsin, Buppachart Potduang, Natthachest Ketmanee, Aninthita Intarangsee, Tuanta Semathong, Saranya Laovitthayanggoon, Amonrat Khayungamnawee, Cholticha Niwaspragrit, Sitthipong Soradech, Arkachai Tantrawong

The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

No abstract provided.