Title
Curcumin: a phytochemical modulator of estrogens and androgens in tumors of the reproductive system
Date Issued
01 June 2020
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
review
Author(s)
Mohajeri M.
Bianconi V.
Ávila-Rodriguez M.F.
Jamialahmadi T.
Pirro M.
Sahebkar A.
University of Limerick
Publisher(s)
Academic Press
Abstract
Curcumin (Cur) is an active derivative extracted from turmeric which exerts a wide range of interactions with biomolecules through complex signaling pathways. Cur has been extensively shown to possess potential antitumor properties. In addition, there is growing body of evidence suggesting that Cur may exert potential anti-estrogen and anti-androgen activity. In vitro and in vivo studies suggest that anticancer properties of Cur against tumors affecting the reproductive system in females and males may be underlied by the Cur-mediated inhibition of androgen and estrogen signaling pathways. In this review we examine various studies assessing the crosstalk between Cur and both androgen and estrogen hormonal activity. Also, we discuss the potential chemopreventive and antitumor role of Cur in the most prevalent cancers affecting the reproductive system in females and males.
Volume
156
Number
104765
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Farmacología, Farmacia Oncología
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-85082738865
PubMed ID
Source
Pharmacological Research
ISSN of the container
10436618
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