Activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway by curcumin inhibits oxidative stress in human nasal fibroblasts exposed to urban particulate matter

Abstract Background Particulate matter (PM) can cause various negative acute and chronic diseases of the respiratory system, including the upper airways. Curcumin has been reported to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects; therefore, we investigated the effects of curcumin on nasal fibro...

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Main Authors: Ji-Sun Kim, Jeong-Min Oh, Hyunsu Choi, Sung Won Kim, Soo Whan Kim, Byung Guk Kim, Jin Hee Cho, Joohyung Lee, Dong Chang Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-020-02886-8