This book explores the potential benefits of turmeric, and specifically curcumin, in the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. The book covers various aspects of turmeric, including its traditional use in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, secondary metabolites, curcuminoids, and sesquiterpenoids found in turmeric, as well as the use of nano curcumin in neurodegenerative diseases. It discusses the different ways in which turmeric can be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases, including as a therapy for brain diseases, curcumin-induced neuroprotection in cerebral ischemia, and neural stem cell therapy in combination with curcumin. It also discusses the role of nano curcumin in neurodegenerative diseases, including its potential use in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The book provides the scientific evidence behind the use of turmeric and its compounds in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Overall, this bookis an invaluable resource for researchers and healthcare professionals interested in exploring the potential benefits of turmeric and curcumin in the treatment and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases.
Table of contents (22 chapters)
Front Matter
Pages i-xviii
General
Front Matter
Pages 1-1
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Curcumin
Luciano da Silva Lopes, Suyanne Kássia Soares Pereira, Layana Karine Farias Lima
Pages 3-19
Challenges and Strategies for Bioavailability of Curcumin
Mikael Kélvin de Albuquerque Mendes, Christian Bremmer dos Santos Oliveira, Carla Mariana da Silva Medeiros, Lucivania Rodrigues dos Santos, CÃcero Alves Lopes Júnior, Edivan Carvalho Vieira
Pages 21-37
Traditional Uses of Curcuma and Secondary Metabolites
Front Matter
Pages 39-39
Traditional Uses of Turmeric in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Sandro Rodrigues de Almada, Fernanda Wariss Figueiredo Bezerra, Jonilson de Melo e Silva, Ali Hassan Khalid, Carissa Michelle Goltara Bichara, Mahendra Rai et al.
Pages 41-60
Turmeric from Kitchen to Modern Medicine for Neurodegenerative Diseases
Shandesh Bhattarai, Mira Dhakal, Bimala Pangeni
Pages 61-80
Secondary Metabolites of Turmeric Extract and Essential Oils
Büşra Karpuz Ağören, Esra Küpeli Akkol
Pages 81-99
Curcuminoids with Antineurodegenerative Properties: Current Trends and Future Perspectives
Lucivania Rodrigues dos Santos, Adonias Almeida Carvalho, Mahendra Rai, Gerardo Magela Vieira Junior, Mariana Helena Chaves
Pages 101-125
Curcuminoids and Sesquiterpenoids from Curcuma longa Rhizomes: Can They Be the Cure for Neurodegenerative Disorders?
Amner Muñoz-Acevedo, Cindy P. Guzmán, Osnaider J. Castillo, Ricardo G. Gutiérrez, Martha Cervantes-DÃaz
Pages 127-158
Turmeric and Alzheimer’s Disease: Therapeutic Effects of Curcuminoids, Curcumin, and Turmerone
Celma de Oliveira Barbosa, João Francisco Câmara Neto
Pages 159-174
Curcuma, Curcumin and Its Nanoparticles in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Front Matter
Pages 175-175
Curcuma longa: A Natural Ally in Alzheimer’s Disease Management
Allan Kayk Sales Meneses, Gerson Javier Torres Salazar, Milena Monteiro de Freitas, Sidney Gonçalo de Lima
Pages 177-191
Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the Gut-Brain Axis
Maria LetÃcia da Veiga Dutra, Januse MÃllia Dantas de Araújo, Rafael Ferreira Lima, Harley Mateus Coutinho Correia Santos, Jailane de Souza Aquino
Pages 193-220
Curcuma, Curcumin, and Its Nanoparticles in Parkinson’s Disease
Marco VinÃcius Chaud, Thais Francine Alves, CecÃlia Torqueti Barros, Kessi M. Moura Crescencio
Pages 221-236
The Potential of Curcumin and Its Applications in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mônica Hipólito da Silva, Rodrigo de Araújo Moreira, Emanuel Cruz Lima, José Milton Elias de Matos
Pages 237-251
Impact of Curcumin on Aging: Its Manifestations and Limitations
David Banji, Otilia J. F. Banji
Pages 253-291
Effect of Curcumin on the Process of Neuroinflammation Caused by COVID-19
Sabrina Almondes Teixeira, Stella Regina Arcanjo Medeiros, George Laylson da Silva Oliveira, Boris Timah Acha, Joilane Alves Pereira-Freire
Pages 293-310
Nanocurcumin and Nanocurcumin-mediated Drug Delivery
Front Matter
Pages 311-311
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Nano-curcumin in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Mayuri Napagoda
Pages 313-335
Nanocurcumin and Nanocurcumin-mediated Drug Delivery
Therapeutic Role of Nanocurcumin in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
Deep Kumar Barman, Harekrushna Sahoo
Pages 337-352
Curcumin-Loaded Nanoparticles in Neurodegenerative Diseases
John Youshia, Yasmine M. Gabal, Mai Mansour, Heba A. Gad
Pages 353-375
Nanoformulations in Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Toxicity
Front Matter
Pages 377-377
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Curcumin Nanoformulations in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Vandita Kakkar, Parina Kumari, Jaspreet Kaur, Sheena Chholta
Pages 379-402
Controlled Release of Curcumin from Hydrogels: Biomedical Applications with a Focus on Neurodegenerative Diseases
Ângela G. L. L. de Andrade, PatrÃcia Sangaletti, Yara S. Ricken, Juliê S. da Costa, Idglan S. de Lima, Alexandre L. Parize et al.
Pages 403-436
Inflammatory Modulation of Compounds Derived from Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Renata da Silva Carneiro, ThaÃs Alves Nogueira, Érick de Barros Sousa, Samara Daniele Carlos da Silva, Anderson Nogueira Mendes
Pages 437-452
Biotechnological Products Derived from Turmeric (Curcuma longa) for the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases
Amando Oliveira Matias, Francisco Dhiêgo Silveira Figueirêdo, Julienne Cavalcante, Francisco Thiago Bandeira Silva, Ithallo Miguel Costa Saraiva, Anderson Nogueira Mendes
Pages 453-466
Is Curcuma longa L. Toxic or Not? A Review
PatrÃcia e Silva Alves, Pedro Vitor Oliveira Silva Furtado, Ana Paula Rodrigues de Sousa, Maria das Dores Alves de Oliveira, Juliana de Sousa Figuerêdo, Herbert Gonzaga Sousa et al.
Pages 467-480
