Curcumin Release from Biomaterials for Enhanced Tissue Regeneration Following Injury or Disease

Curcumin, a bioactive phenol derived from turmeric, is an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial molecule. Although curcumin exhibits beneficial effects in its innate form, it is highly hydrophobic, which leads to poor water solubility and, consequently, low bioavailability. The lack of b...

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Main Authors: Adelle E. Hamilton, Ryan J. Gilbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/2/262