The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Curcumin Enhances Locomotor and Sensory Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury in Rats by Immunomodulation

The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Curcumin Enhances Locomotor and Sensory Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury in Rats by Immunomodulation

Well known for its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammation properties, curcumin is a polyphenol found in the rhizome of Curcuma longa. In this study, we evaluated the effects of curcumin on behavioral recovery, glial scar formation, tissue preservation, axonal sprouting, and inflammation after spinal c...

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Main Authors: Lucia Machova Urdzikova, Kristyna Karova, Jiri Ruzicka, Anna Kloudova, Craig Shannon, Jana Dubisova, Raj Murali, Sarka Kubinova, Eva Sykova, Meena Jhanwar-Uniyal, Pavla Jendelova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
spinal cord injury
curcumin
inflammation
cytokines
secondary processes
NF-κB
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/17/1/49

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