Turmeric, a spice that has long been recognized for its medicinal properties, has received
interest from both the medical/scientific world and from culinary enthusiasts, as it is the major …

Carotenoids and retinoids have several similar biological activities such as antioxidant
properties, the inhibition of malignant tumour growth and the induction of apoptosis …

Nowadays, there are some molecules that have shown over the years a high capacity to act
against relevant pathologies such as cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disorders …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and its constituent, curcumin, have been used for their
therapeutic properties for a long time. Most of the medicinal impacts of turmeric and …

Abstract Treatment based on traditional medicine is very popular in developing world due to
inexpensive properties. Nowadays, several types of preparations based on medicinal plants …

Curcumin, a polyphenolic compound derived from dietary spice turmeric, possesses diverse
pharmacologic effects including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiproliferative and …

Turmeric, derived from the plant Curcuma longa, is a gold-colored spice commonly used in
the Indian subcontinent, not only for health care but also for the preservation of food and as …

Throughout the world, cancer is one of the main causes of mortality, threatening the public
health in many countries. As a result, cancer therapy researchers are paying increasing …

Background In traditional medicine whole plants or mixtures of plants are used rather than
isolated compounds. There is evidence that crude plant extracts often have greater in vitro …

Monocytes and macrophages are important cells of the innate immune system that have
diverse functions, including defense against invading pathogens, removal of dead cells by …