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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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Bioengineering |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/10/2/262 |