Curcumin is a constituent (up to∼ 5%) of the traditional medicine known as turmeric. Interest
in the therapeutic use of turmeric and the relative ease of isolation of curcuminoids has led …

Background Curcumin has been widely acknowledged for its health-promoting effects.
However, its application is often limited by its poor water solubility and biochemical/structural …

The functional gelatin/curcumin composite film was prepared using an emulsifier, sodium
dodecyl sulfate (SDS). The composite films were characterized using field emission …

Background It has widely been agreed that the oral delivery of curcumin, a highly
acknowledged health-promoting bioactive compound, is limited mostly due to its low water …

PVOH-based multifunctional films were fabricated by blending with grapefruit seed extract
(GSE) and curcumin using a solvent casting technique. Both fillers (GSE and curcumin) were …

In aqueous solution, curcumin is photodegradable (light sensitive), it is also self-degradable
in the dark. In basic medium, the second process is enhanced. The dark process has been …

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive approach to treat various forms of
cancer, based on the ability of certain non-toxic molecules (photosensitizers) to generate …

Curcumin is a promising anti-cancer drug, but its applications in cancer therapy are limited,
due to its poor solubility, short half-life and low bioavailability. In this study, curcumin loaded …

Consumer awareness on the side effects of chemical preservatives has increased the
demand for natural preservation technologies. An efficient and sustainable alternative to …

Curcumin ((1E, 6E)-1, 7-bis (4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1, 6-heptadiene-3, 5-dione) is an
active component of turmeric; it is responsible for its characteristic yellow color and …