Effect of curcumin in reducing burning sensation in potentially malignant disorders of oral cavity

Introduction: Curcumin, chemically named as diferuloylmethane is a yellow coloured pigment which shows anti inflammatory, antioxidant, pro apoptotic, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities. It suppresses cyclooxygenase, lipooxygenase and other inflammatory mediators and destroys free rad...

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Main Authors: Nitin Nigam, Siva Prasad Reddy Enja, Shruti Chandra, Neelakshi Pandey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2017;volume=29;issue=1;spage=7;epage=11;aulast=Nigam