Curcumin is a bright yellow chemical produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species. It is the principal curcuminoid of turmeric (Curcuma longa), a member of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is sold as a herbal supplement, cosmetics ingredient, food flavoring, and food coloring.
Chemically, curcumin is a polyphenol, more particularly a diarylheptanoid, belonging to the group of curcuminoids, which are phenolic pigments responsible for the yellow color of turmeric.
Laboratory and clinical research have not confirmed any medical use for curcumin. It is difficult to study because it is both unstable and poorly bioavailable. It is unlikely to produce useful leads for drug development as a lead compound.
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metabolite
Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
EC 3.4.21.5 (thrombin) inhibitor
An EC 3.4.21.* (serine endopeptidase) inhibitor that interferes with the action of thrombin (EC 3.4.21.5).
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anti-inflammatory agent
Any compound that has anti-inflammatory effects.
astringent
A compound that causes the contraction of body tissues, typically used to reduce bleeding from minor abrasions.
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(2R,2'R,3R,3'S,4R)- 2,2'- bis(3,4- dihydroxyphenyl)- 3,3',4,4'- tetrahydro- 2H,2'H- 4,8'- bichromene- 3,3',5,5',7,7'- hexol
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EC-(4b,8)-C
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HMDB
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Endotelon
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HMDB
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Epicatechin(4β→8)catechin
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HMDB
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Epicatechin-(4beta->8)-ent-epicatechin
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KEGG COMPOUND
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Proanthocyanidin B1
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HMDB
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Procyanidin dimer B1
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HMDB
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1339969
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Reaxys Registry Number
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Reaxys
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82262-99-5
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KEGG COMPOUND
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21405989
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Europe PMC
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22227333
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Europe PMC
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22473647
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Europe PMC
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23993614
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PubMed citation
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Europe PMC
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24250715
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Europe PMC
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