Bhandary YP Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Cell and Molecular Biology
Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya University, India
Bhandary YP is affiliated to Yenepoya University. he is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Review Article Open Access
Author(s): Gouda MM and Bhandary YP
Curcumin is a turmeric extract having significant scientific values because of its medicinal importance. Consumption of curcumin can act against many pathogens to provide support to the body immune system. Curcumin is also known for its specific actions such as selective activation and inactivation of genes for the betterment of the cells. The consumption of curcumin is useful as an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and an anti-tumor compound, which boosts the body immune system from its immunomodulatory actions. The consumption of curcumin is also can be benefited in DNA repair mechanism, it is known for its cellular repairing properties and helps to prevent the apoptosis of normal cells. Metabolically curcumin is a poorly absorbable compound, which limits its potential a... view moreĀ»