Curcumin: From Exotic Spice to Modern Anticancer Drug
Inhibition of defined molecular steps of tumourigenesis by natural non-toxic compounds may be an efficient means to tackle the population cancer burden.Extensive research has addressed the chemotherapeutic potential of curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a relatively non-toxic plant derived polyphenol.Curcumin is used for centuries in cuisine and indigen