Effects and Mechanisms of Curcumin for the Prevention and Management of Cancers: An Updated Review

• Main Authors: Zhi-Jun Yang (Author), Si-Yu Huang (Author), Dan-Dan Zhou (Author), Ruo-Gu Xiong (Author), Cai-Ning Zhao (Author), Ai-Ping Fang (Author), Yun-Jian Zhang (Author), Hua-Bin Li (Author), Hui-Lian Zhu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-07-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cancer is the leading cause of death in the world. Curcumin is the main ingredient in turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i> L.), and is widely used in the food industry. It shows anticancer properties on different types of cancers, and the underlying mechanisms of action include inhibiting cell...