A Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose-Based Solid Dispersion of Curcumin with Enhanced Bioavailability and Its Hepatoprotective Activity

Curcumin is a polyphenol compound derived from the rhizomes of <i>Curcuma longa</i> that exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antimicrobial properties. However, its low solubility in aqueous solutions, low absorption following oral administration, and rapid degradatio...

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Main Authors: Myoung-Sook Shin, Jun Sang Yu, Jaemin Lee, Young Seok Ji, Hee Joung Joung, Yu-Mee Han, Hye Hyun Yoo, Ki Sung Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/9/7/281