Curcumin as an Antiviral Agent

Curcumin, the primary curcuminoid compound found in turmeric spice, has shown broad activity as an antimicrobial agent, limiting the replication of many different fungi, bacteria and viruses. In this review, we summarize recent studies supporting the development of curcumin and its derivatives as br...

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Published in:Viruses Vol. 12; no. 11; p. 1242
Main Authors: Jennings, Morgan R., Parks, Robin J.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI 31.10.2020
MDPI AG
Subjects:
Animals
antiviral
antiviral agents
Antiviral Agents - pharmacology
bacteria
broad-spectrum
Curcuma - chemistry
curcumin
Curcumin - chemistry
Curcumin - pharmacology
DNA Viruses - classification
DNA Viruses - drug effects
fungi
Humans
Mice
phytochemical
Review
RNA Viruses - classification
RNA Viruses - drug effects
turmeric
Virus Diseases - drug therapy
viruses
broad-spectrum
antiviral
curcumin
phytochemical
ISSN:1999-4915, 1999-4915
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Summary:Curcumin, the primary curcuminoid compound found in turmeric spice, has shown broad activity as an antimicrobial agent, limiting the replication of many different fungi, bacteria and viruses. In this review, we summarize recent studies supporting the development of curcumin and its derivatives as broad-spectrum antiviral agents.
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ISSN:1999-4915
1999-4915
DOI:10.3390/v12111242