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Developing Curcumin Analogues For Treating Breast Cancer, Tulasi Laxmi Nutalapati Jan 2026

Developing Curcumin Analogues For Treating Breast Cancer, Tulasi Laxmi Nutalapati

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Breast cancer is still one of the most common types of cancer and one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women around the world. Despite significant advances in early detection and treatment strategies, drug resistance, systemic toxicity, and poor outcomes in aggressive subtypes continue to limit the overall effectiveness of cancer therapy. Natural compounds have become promising anticancer agents because they can target many different things and are not very toxic. Curcumin has shown promise as an anticancer drug, but it cannot be used in the clinic because it does not absorb well, breaks down quickly, and …


Evaluasi Kadar Kurkumin Dalam Jamu Tradisional Kunir Asam Yang Dijual Di Pasar Kota Gede Bulan Februari 2015, Fitrilya Mustikahati Yusuf, Nurkhasanah Nurkhasanah Apr 2015

Evaluasi Kadar Kurkumin Dalam Jamu Tradisional Kunir Asam Yang Dijual Di Pasar Kota Gede Bulan Februari 2015, Fitrilya Mustikahati Yusuf, Nurkhasanah Nurkhasanah

Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Javanese women often consume kunir asam to relieve dysmenorrhea symptom. It is a traditional herbal medicine which is conventionally prepared from curcuma domestica. One of the active compound of curcuma domestica is curcumin. The purpose of this research is to determine the amount of curcumin available in kunir asam selling in daily market of Kota Gede. Curcumin level in daily batches consistency was also evaluated. Curcumin analysis was conducted by qualitative and quantitative tests by TLC densitometry method. A total of 50.0 ml kunir asam was extracted with 25.0 ml of chloroform, and then the mixture was dried by evaporation. …


Curcumin Induces Apoptosis Of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Cells By Targeting Multiple Pathways, Arm R. Amin, A. Haque, M. A. Rahman, Z. G. Chen, F. R. Khuri, D. M. Shin Apr 2015

Curcumin Induces Apoptosis Of Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer Cells By Targeting Multiple Pathways, Arm R. Amin, A. Haque, M. A. Rahman, Z. G. Chen, F. R. Khuri, D. M. Shin

Pharmaceutical Science and Research

Curcumin, a natural compound isolated from the Indian spice "Haldi" or "curry powder", has been used for centuries as a traditional remedy for many ailments. Recently, the potential use of curcumin in cancer prevention and therapy urges studies to uncover the molecular mechanisms associated with its anti-tumor effects. In the current manuscript, we investigated the mechanism of curcumin-induced apoptosis in upper aerodigestive tract cancer cell lines and showed that curcumin-induced apoptosis is mediated by the modulation of multiple pathways such as induction of p73, and inhibition of p-AKT and Bcl-2. Treatment of cells with curcumin induced both p53 and the …


Chemical Composition And Product Quality Control Of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.), Shiyou Li, Wei Yuan, Guangrui Deng, Ping Wang, Peiying Yang, Bharat Aggarwal Jan 2011

Chemical Composition And Product Quality Control Of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.), Shiyou Li, Wei Yuan, Guangrui Deng, Ping Wang, Peiying Yang, Bharat Aggarwal

Faculty Publications

Chemical constituents of various tissues of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) have been extensively investigated. To date, at least 235 compounds, primarily phenolic compounds and terpenoids have been identified from the species, including 22 diarylheptanoids and diarylpentanoids, eight phenylpropene and other phenolic compounds, 68 monoterpenes, 109 sesquiterpenes, five diterpenes, three triterpenoids, four sterols, two alkaloids, and 14 other compounds. Curcuminoids (diarylheptanoids) and essential oils are major bioactive ingredients showing various bioactivities in in vitro and in vivo bioassays. Curcuminoids in turmeric are primarily accumulated in rhizomes. The essential oils from leaves and flowers are usually dominated by monoterpenes while those from …