Quercetin (Qu) is an important polyphenolic flavonoid which exhibits tremendous
antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other health promoting effects. The aim of the current …

Phytochemical compounds are emerging as a new group of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant,
and anti-cancer agents that help minimize toxicity in patients with pulmonary diseases. The …

Lung cancer is the most aggressive as well as deadly form of cancer and most of the lung
cancer cases are involved in direct smoking or passive smoking. Oxidative stress and …

Benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) is a well-known carcinogen and enhances oxidative stress and
apoptosis and also alters several molecular pathways. Curcumin is an active ingredient of …

Chronic respiratory diseases are a leading cause of lung-related death worldwide. The vital
factors causing lung pathogenesis include consistent exposure to tobacco smoke, air …

The present study was undertaken to assess the cumulative effects of curcumin and
quercetin in inhibiting the activity of COX-2 alongwith other biophysical parameters such as …

Lung cancer is the major cause of cancer-related mortality and is a growing economic
burden worldwide. Chemoprevention has emerged as a very effective preventive measure …

MATERIALS AND METHODS: The mice were segregated into five groups which included
normal control, BP treated, BP+ curcumin treated, BP+ quercetin treated and BP+ curcumin+ …

Pulmonary injury is defined as a progressive inflammation. Extensive pro-inflammatory
cytokines are secreted from alveolus, associated with the production of reactive oxygen …

Results: The LPS treatment led to increased alveolar wall thickening and cellular infiltration
in the lung, which was markedly prevented by quercetin pretreatment. Moreover, quercetin …