Title:Curcumin as a Potential Phytoconstituent used for Cancer Treatment: An
Overview
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Author(s): Gurleen Kaur, Sujit Bose*, Tanushka Kataria, Ankit Tyagi, Keshav Singla, Sakshi Sharma, Silpa Ghosh and Chandan Bhogendra Jha
Affiliation:
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, 144411, Punjab, India
Keywords:
Malignancy, phytoconstituents, treatment, adverse effects, bioactive, carcinoma.
Abstract:
Background: Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Therapy for cancer has
remained a challenge for a very long period of time, though developments of various treatment strategies
have been introduced. However, Curcuma longa L (Turmeric) attains major attention to cure cancer due
to its phytoconstituents which can be used in the treatment of various cancers. Due to the wide availability
and minimal adverse effects, curcumin has become a source of significant interest in research for cancer
treatment which can lead to heavy cost cut off in the treatment.
Objective: In this review article, the anti-cancer properties of curcumin in the treatment of cancer are
highlighted.
Conclusion: Scientists from all over the world have been interested in curcumin, a polyphenol isolated
from Curcuma longa, for its biological properties, the most well-known of which is its ability to fight
cancer. It is one of the most promising classes of bioactive natural substances, particularly in the treatment
of various cancer types. Curcumin demonstrates anticancer properties. To overcome the limitation
of curcumin numerous studies, analysis, and research has been already completed and many are still going
on. The use of curcumin either alone or in combination might alter the treatment of cancer.