Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Development of Curcumin, its Combinations, Formulations and Curcumin-like Compounds as Antiinfective Agents.

Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Development of Curcumin, its Combinations, Formulations and Curcumin-like Compounds as Antiinfective Agents. Curr Med Chem. 2021 Jan 10;: Authors: Kannigadu C, N'Da DD Abstract Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses. Such diseases mostly develop in tropical and sub-tropical climates and represent major health challenges. The pathogens of these diseases are able to multiply in human hosts, warranting their continual survival. Treatment is becoming extremely difficult, due to the absence of effective vaccines and the emergence of resistance by their causative pathogens to existing drugs. Several currently available drugs employ oxidative stress, resulting from the generation of reactive oxygen nitrogen species (RONS), as mechanism for exerting their pharmacological actions. RONS inhibit endogenous antioxidant enzymes, which ultimately eradicate the microbiota. Curcumin, a redox-active natural product, has for centuries been used in Asian traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases. It is known for possessing multiple biological and pharmacological activities. Curcumin has been investigated extensively over the years for its anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antiparasitic, antiviral and antibacterial activities, and no toxicity is associated with the compound. Despite its potency and safety profile, curcumin is still in ...
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