Curcumin is a potent modulator of microglial gene expression and migration

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Microglial cells are important effectors of the neuronal innate immune system with a major role in chronic neurodegenerative diseases. Curcumin, a major component of tumeric, alleviates pro-inflammatory activities of these cells by i...

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Main Authors: Aslanidis Alexander, Moehle Christoph, Walczak Yana, Lippe Elena, Karlstetter Marcus, Mirza Myriam, Langmann Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/125