Curcumin: A Natural Warrior Against Inflammatory Liver Diseases
Nutrients,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(8), С. 1373 - 1373
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2025
Curcumin
(CUR),
a
bioactive
compound
found
in
turmeric,
has
garnered
attention
for
its
potential
anti-inflammatory
properties
and
impact
on
liver
health.
Numerous
studies
suggest
that
CUR
may
be
crucial
mitigating
inflammation.
The
compound’s
effects
are
believed
to
attributed
ability
modulate
various
molecular
pathways
involved
the
inflammatory
response.
Research
indicates
suppress
activation
of
cells
production
pro-inflammatory
cytokines
liver.
Additionally,
it
been
observed
inhibit
activity
transcription
factors
play
key
role
By
targeting
these
mechanisms,
help
alleviate
burden
Moreover,
CUR’s
antioxidant
thought
contribute
protective
Oxidative
stress
is
closely
linked
inflammation,
neutralize
free
radicals
further
support
action.
While
evidence
promising,
essential
note
more
research
needed
fully
understand
precise
mechanisms
through
which
influences
Nevertheless,
findings
could
therapeutic
agent
managing
conditions.
In
this
review,
we
explore
highlighting
involved,
as
reported
literature.
Язык: Английский
Sustainable Extraction of Actinostemma lobatum Kernel Oil by 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran: A Comparative Study on Physicochemical Properties and Bioactive Compounds Against Petro-Sourced Solvents
Foods,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
14(10), С. 1682 - 1682
Опубликована: Май 9, 2025
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
the
effect
of
extraction
solvent
type
on
physicochemical
properties
and
bioactive
compounds
Actinostemma
lobatum
Maxim.
kernel
oil
for
two
successive
harvest
years.
Oils
were
extracted
using
bio-based
2-methyltetrahydrofuran
(2-MeTHF)
conventional
petroleum-derived
solvents
(n-hexane
2-methylpentane).
Results
indicated
that
2-MeTHF
achieved
significantly
higher
yields
(27.60%
in
2021
29.77%
2022)
compared
n-hexane
2-methylpentane.
Unfortunately,
2-MeTHF-extracted
oils
exhibited
greater
susceptibility
oxidation,
displaying
elevated
levels
primary
secondary
oxidation
products
relative
other
solvents.
Meanwhile,
2-methylpentane-extracted
showed
a
relatively
high
oxidative
stability
index.
In
addition,
differential
scanning
calorimetry
results
also
aligned
with
status.
Further
variance
analysis
revealed
year
exerted
more
pronounced
impact
fatty
acid
triacylglycerol
profiles
than
type.
Additionally,
tocopherols
tocotrienols
abundant,
β-
δ-tocopherols
predominating.
harvested
2022
contained
highest
total
tocols
(1118.83
mg/kg)
among
all
samples.
Also,
phytosterols
detected,
β-sitosterol
constituting
predominant
compound.
Furthermore,
β-carotene
contents
These
above
findings
concluded
is
good
alternative
extracting
A.
oil.
Язык: Английский