Curcumin, a polyphenol compound derived from turmeric, has garnered attention for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making it a promising candidate for treating skin inflammation. Despite its potential, the underlying pharmacological effects to skin inflammation remain unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to reveal the curcumin's molecular targets and its potential in suppressing skin inflammation using network pharmacology and in vitro experiments.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFβ-Sitosterol is a major bioactive constituent and the most abundant phytosterol in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils. It is structurally similar to cholesterol, except for the addition of the ethyl group. The primary benefit of β-sitosterol is that it lowers the body's absorption of low-density lipoprotein, or "bad" cholesterol.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStress has brought about a variety of harmful impacts on different animals, leading to difficulties in the management of animal husbandry and aquaculture. Curcumin has been recognized as a potential component to ameliorate the adverse influence of animal stress induced by toxicity, inflammation, diseases, thermal effect, and so on. In detail, this compound is known to offer various outstanding functions, including antibacterial properties, antioxidant effects, immune response recovery, and behavioral restoration of animals under stress conditions.
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