Anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin in a murine model of chronic asthma.

Karaman M., Firinci F., Cilaker S., Uysal P., Tugyan K., Yilmaz O., ...More

Allergologia et immunopathologia, vol.40, no.4, pp.210-4, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.aller.2011.04.006
  • Journal Name: Allergologia et immunopathologia
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.210-4
  • Keywords: Antiinflammatory, Chronic asthma, Curcumin, Mouse, Treatment, AIRWAY INFLAMMATION, PHARMACOLOGY, INHIBITION, THERAPIES, CHILDREN, ALLERGEN, ADULTS, AGENT
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Curcumin, a dietary pigment responsible for the yellow colour of curry, has been used for the treatment of inflammatory diseases and exhibits a variety of pharmacological effects.