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An Investigation Of The Efficacy Of Curcumin For Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease, Parantap Patel
An Investigation Of The Efficacy Of Curcumin For Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease, Parantap Patel
Auctus: The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship
Curcumin is the primary curcuminoid found in the rhizome of the turmeric plant (Curcuma longa), responsible for the spice’s distinctive yellow color. Research conducted within the past two decades suggests that the compound may be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, the most prevalent form of dementia affecting nearly 5.2 million Americans. This paper investigates the efficacy of curcumin as treatment for the pathogenesis and symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Research was conducted pertaining to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s, the in vitro applications of curcumin, the chemical properties of curcumin, and the in vivo clinical applications of curcumin. The pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s …
Factors That Lead To The Immunotherapy Gap In Multiple Sclerosis Testing, Karthika Solai
Factors That Lead To The Immunotherapy Gap In Multiple Sclerosis Testing, Karthika Solai
Auctus: The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Most doctors and scientists believe that it is an autoimmune disease. Simply put, the immune system attacks the nerves in a person’s body, thereby causing myelin damage, inflammation, and neurodegeneration. The plaque that then builds up on the nerves is scar tissue created when the wounds made by the immune system heal. It is this plaque that inhibits communication between the axons in the body and causes the symptoms of MS, which includes problems with movement, pain, vision problems, trouble swallowing, fatigue, and heat sensitivity (Baker et al., 2011, …