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