title: Immunomodulatory and therapeutic activity of curcumin.
abstract: Inflammation is a disease of vigorous uncontrolled activated immune responses. Overwhelming reports have suggested that the modulation of immune responses by curcumin plays a dominant role in the treatment of inflammation and metabolic diseases. Observations from both in-vitro and in-vivo studies have provided strong evidence towards the therapeutic potential of curcumin. These studies have also identified a plethora of biological targets and intricate mechanisms of action that characterize curcumin as a potent 'drug' for numerous ailments. During inflammation the functional influence of lymphocytes and the related cross-talk can be modulated by curcumin to achieve the desired immune status against diseases. This review describes the regulation of immune responses by curcumin and effectiveness of curcumin in treatment of diseases of diverse nature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Hillman Cancer Centre, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
authors.forename: Raghvendra M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Srivastava
authors.forename: Sarvjeet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Shiv K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Dubey
authors.forename: Krishna
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Misra
authors.forename: Ashok
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khar
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D003474:Curcumin / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy; D015394:Molecular Structure
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D003474:Curcumin