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Antioxidant curcumin induces oxidative stress to kill tumor cells (Review)
20 Dec 2023
Abstract excerpt
Curcumin is a plant polyphenol in turmeric root and a potent antioxidant. It binds to antioxidant response elements for gene regulation by nuclear factor erythroid 2‑related factor 2, thereby suppressing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and exerting anti‑inflammatory, anti‑infective and other pharmacological effects. Of note, curcumin induces oxidative stress in tumors. It binds to several enzymes in tumors, such as...
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