Antidotal effects of curcumin against neurotoxic agents: An updated review

Author: Tahereh FARKHONDEH ¹ ; Saeed SAMARGHANDIAN ² ; Fariborz SAMINI ³
Author Information

1. Department of Immunogenetics, BuAli Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2. Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neyshabur University of Medical Sciences
3. Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Antidote; Antioxidant; Curcumin; Neurotoxic agents
From: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 2016;9(10):947-953
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Curcumin (CUR), the main phenolic composition in turmeric, shows preventive effects in various diseases. CUR is commonly found in the Curcuma species and historically applied in herbal medicine. Numerous studies have indicated that CUR possesses protective effects against toxic agents in the various animal tissues including the brain. This study found that CUR may be effective in nervous system problems induced by neurotoxic agents. However, due to the lack of information on human, more investigations are needed to determine the efficacy of CUR as an antidote matter. The current study aimed to critically review the recent literature data from 2014 to 2016 that regarding the therapeutic aspects of CUR versus neurotoxic agents-induced brain damage and its involved mechanisms.