Articles by author - Surendra S Ambegaokar

Curcumin inhibits dose-dependently and time-dependently neuroglial cell proliferation and growth.

Ambegaokar S, Wu L, Alamshahi K, Lau J, Jazayeri L, Chan S, Khanna P, Hsieh E, Timiras P.

Journal Article 2003; 24(6): 469-473 PubMed PMID: 15073579  Keywords:  2',3'-Cyclic-Nucleotide Phosphodiesterases:metabolism, Animals, Antineoplastic Agents:pharmacology, Astrocytes:cytology, Cell Division:drug effects, Cell Line, Tumor, Curcumin:pharmacology, Glioma, Glutamate-Ammonia Ligase:metabolism, Oligodendroglia:cyto.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Curcumin (CUR), the active chemical of the Asian spice turmeric, has strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. CUR.....

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