Curcumin and Its Derivatives as Potential Antimalarial and Anti-Inflammatory Agents: A Review on Structure-Activity Relationship and Mechanism of Action

• Main Authors: Siti Nur Hidayah Jamil (Author), Amatul Hamizah Ali (Author), Shevin Rizal Feroz (Author), Su Datt Lam (Author), Hani Kartini Agustar (Author), Mohd Ridzuan Mohd Abd Razak (Author), Jalifah Latip (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Curcumin, one of the major ingredients of turmeric (<i>Curcuma longa</i>), has been widely reported for its diverse bioactivities, including against malaria and inflammatory-related diseases. However, curcumin's low bioavailability limits its potential as an antimalarial and anti-in...