Effect Of Turmeric Extract Research Articles

The effect of turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) on IL-6 expression

Background: Breast cancer in Indonesia is reported to have reached 68,858 out of 396,914 new cases of cancer, with an incidence rate of 16.6% based on Globocan 2020 data. Complementary therapies are much sought after for psychological and economic reasons and have minimal side effects. Curcumin has anti-carcinogenic properties. IL-6 plays an important role in the growth and metastasis of breast cancer cells, renewal of breast cancer stem cells, and drug resistance in breast cancer stem cells. Methods: A randomized controlled trial with post-test only group design using artificial female Balb/c strain rats (Mus Musculus) with DMBA-induced mammary adenocarcinoma nodules were reported, rats were divided into four groups randomly, namely, Control (K), Treatment 1: turmeric extract dose 100mg/KgBW (P1), Treatment 2: turmeric extract dose 150mg/KgBW (P2), Treatment 3: turmeric extract dose 200mg/KgBW (P3). Variables under study were IL-6 expression. One Way Anova test, followed by the Post-hoc Test, was used to test the difference among and between groups. Results: The mean value of IL-6 expression in groups K (53,59 ± 8,37), P1 (50,66 ± 9,59), P2 (66,93 ± 9,64), P3 (64,58 ± 5,97). The Post-Hoc test showed significant differences in IL-6 expression from group K against P2 (p=0.038), group P1 against P2 (p=0.015), and P3 (p=0.040). Conclusion: Turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) had an effect on IL-6 expression in the control group and the treatment group.

The Effectiveness of Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa) to Increase The Shelf Life of Duck Meat

Duck meat is considered a healthy food because it contains various nutrients, such as protein, fat, as well as various types of vitamins and minerals, which are needed by the body. This meat can also be an option for people who don't like chicken meat. The nutritional content in duck meat is quite easy to decay. This study aims to determine the benefits of turmeric extract on sensory parameters consisting of taste, odor, and overall acceptability. Duck meat is marinated using turmeric extract with a percentage of between 2% - 6%, then stored at 4℃ for 6 days. On 0, 3rd, and 6th days the sensory parameters were observed. The research treatments were as follows: DB0: Control duck meat, DB1: Duck meat with the addition of 2% turmeric extract, DB2: Duck meat with the addition of 4% turmeric extract, DB3: Duck meat with the addition of 6% turmeric extract. Assessment of sensory parameters are as follows: (1) dislike a lot; (2) dislike a little; (3) neutral; (4) like a little; and (5) like a lot. The panelists who assessed each sensory parameter were somewhat trained panelists of 30 people. The results of the sensory quality research found that the DB3 treatment was the best treatment. Panelists preferred the BD3 treatment compared to other treatments, especially from the taste factor and overall acceptability. The conclusion obtained from this study is that the addition of turmeric extract is able to inhibit the process of decomposition of duck meat until the 6th day, as evidenced by the taste and overall acceptability that the panelists can still accept.

Effects of Turmeric Extract on Age-Related Skeletal Muscle Atrophy in Senescence-Accelerated Mice.

Muscle atrophy is one of the main causes of sarcopenia-the age-related loss of skeletal muscle. In this study, we investigated the effect of turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract (TE) supplementation on age-related muscle atrophy in a senescence-accelerated mouse model and explored the underlying mechanisms. Twenty-six-week-old male, senescence-accelerated mouse resistant (SAMR) mice received the AIN-93G basal diet, while twenty-six-week-old male, senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) mice received the AIN-93G basal diet or a 2% TE powder-supplemented diet for ten weeks. Our findings revealed that TE supplementation showed certain effects on ameliorating the decrease in body weight, tibialis anterior weight, and mesenteric fat tissue weight in SAMP8 mice. TE improved gene expression in the glucocorticoid receptor-FoxO signaling pathway in skeletal muscle, including redd1, klf15, foxo1, murf1, and mafbx. Furthermore, TE might have the certain potential on improving the dynamic balance between anabolic and catabolic processes by inhibiting the binding of glucocorticoid receptor or FoxO1 to the glucocorticoid response element or FoxO-binding element in the MuRF1 promoter in skeletal muscle, thereby promoting muscle mass and strength, and preventing muscle atrophy and sarcopenia prevention. Moreover, TE may have reduced mitochondrial damage and maintained cell growth and division by downregulating the mRNA expression of the genes mfn2 and tsc2. Thus, the results indicated TE's potential for preventing age-related muscle atrophy and sarcopenia.

THE EFFECT OF 20% CURCUMA LONGA EXTRACT ON SMEAR LAYER CLEANING IN APICAL THIRD OF THE ROOT CANAL

Background : Irrigation was aimed to clean the root canal during the mechanical instrumentation process in the endodontic treatment. The ideal root canal irrigant should be able to clean both organic and inorganic smear layers, especially in the apical third region. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) extract is one of the natural ingredients containing active substances as a surfactant, with the ability to clean the smear layer in the root canal. Objective: To determine the effect of 20% C.longa extract on smear layer cleaning in the apical third region of the root canal. Methods: This was in vitro laboratory experimental study with a post-test research design with a control group. The root canals of the teeth were prepared with the crown down technique using ProTaper Universal. The irrigation was as follows: group A using 20% turmeric extract, group B using NaOCl 2.5% followed by 17% EDTA as positive control, and group C with distilled water as negative control. Specimens were cut longitudinally and evaluated using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with 1000x magnification. The observation data were analyzed by Kappa test, followed by Kruskal-wallis test, and post hoc Mann-whitney. Results : There was no significant difference in apical third region cleanliness between the treatment group and the positive control group. However, the treatment group was significantly different from the negative control group. Conclusion : There was an effect of turmeric extract as a root canal irrigant on smear layer cleaning in the apical third region of the root canal.

THE EFFECT OF TURMERIC EXTRACT (CURCUMA LONGA) ADMINISTRATION IN KIDNEY HISTOPATHOLOGY FEATURES OF SPRAGUE DAWLEY RAT INDUCED BY 7,12-DIMETHYLBENZ(A)ANTHRACENE (DMBA)

Objective: The purpose of this study was to understand the effect of turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) on the histopathology features of male Sprague-Dawley rat’s kidney induced with 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene (DMBA). Material & Methods: This is an experimental design with post-test only control group design with 6 experimental groups and 30 samples. A comparison model was made by comparing the first group (K1) received no DMBA and the second group (K2) received DMBA alone. Four groups (K3, K4, K5, K6) received DMBA and different dosages of turmeric extract. The exposure was given for 14 days and histopathology features of the samples were assessed using the Gibson-Corley scoring system for Interstitial Tissue Damage. The data obtained was analyzed using One-sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test and then analyzed with the Dunnett t-test. Results: The interstitial tissue damage in the negative control group (K1) and positive control group (K2/DMBA) was found to have a significant difference (p 0.000). There was no significant difference between DMBA only (K2) group and the group with turmeric administration groups (K3, K4, K5, K6) (P<0.05). Conclusion: DMBA can alter kidney histopathology features of male Sprague-Dawley rats. Administering turmeric (Curcuma longa) orally did not cause a change in kidney histopathology features of male Sprague-Dawley rats induced by DMBA.

The Effectiveness of Turmeric Extract (Curcuma domestica Val.) Against Fibroblast Cells in Socket Post Tooth Extraction

Background. This study is an exploration to assess the potential of turmeric extract in the induction of fibroblast cell proliferation, where fibroblast cells are important cells in the process of repair and healing of wounds (socket wounds after tooth extraction). The antioxidants found in turmeric extract are believed to have potential in the initiation of growth factors which will then initiate the process of fibroblast cell activation, which in turn will play a role in wound healing.
 Methods. The research design in this study is an experimental study with a post-test-only approach with a control group design. The research subjects in this study were rats (Rattus norvegicus) Wistar strain, male sex, age 8-12 weeks, and body weight between 150-250 grams. A total of 30 white rats were grouped into 5 groups. Data analysis was carried out with the help of SPSS 25 software. First, a univariate analysis was performed to present the mean number of fibroblast cells and the standard deviation. Furthermore, an analysis was carried out to assess the difference in the mean number of fibroblast cells between groups using the one-way ANOVA test.
 Results. The results of the one-way ANOVA test showed that there were significant differences between the test groups. Giving 10% and 15% turmeric extract was seen to be more potent in the initiation of the number of fibroblast cells than the treatment group that received povidone-iodine.
 Conclusion. Turmeric extract (Curcuma domestica Val.) concentration of 15% was the most effective concentration as an effort to increase the number of fibroblast cells after tooth extraction in Wistar rats.

Effect of turmeric extract and dimethyl sulfoxide on buffalo semen freezability and fertility

The freeze-thaw process results in structural and functional damages caused by overaccumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Addition of antioxidants to semen extenders is of a great importance to overcome this oxidative damage. The study objective was to evaluate the consequence of using Tris-citric acid fructose egg yolk (TCFY) extender supplemented with a combination of turmeric extract and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) [TTD] on sperm freezability and fertility. From five tubes (each containing 5 mL TCFY), the first tube contained neither turmeric extract nor DMSO and was kept as control. The other four tubes contained 1.5% DMSO plus 100 µL/5 mL, 200 µL/5 mL, 300 µL/5 mL and 400 µL/5 mL turmeric extract. Semen samples were pooled and extended to reach an application of 60×106 sperm/mL (TT1D to TT4D, respectively). Diluted semen was exposed to the freezing protocol. The post cooling results revealed significant improvement in percent of alive spermatozoa in TT1D, significant decrease in sperm abnormalities in all concentrations used, significant improvement in intact acrosome percentage in TT1D, TT2D and TT4D. The post thawing results exhibited significant improvement in sperm motility in TT1D, TT2D and TT4D; significant amelioration of sperm membrane integrity (HOST) in TT1D, TT2D, TT3D and TT4D. Acrosome integrity was maintained in all concentrations as in the control. It was concluded that TT1D revealed the best semen quality in cooled semen; and TT1D, TT2D exhibited the superior post thawing semen quality. In addition, conception rate (CR) of the post-thawed semen was ameliorated in TT1D, TT2D, TT3D and TT4D with TT1D being the best one with this regard.

Effect of turmeric extract on bone healing in an experimental model of femoral bone fracture.

Objective:Following bone trauma, several factors participate in making a balance between the activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts. The receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL), receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B (RANK), and osteoprotegerin (OPG) molecules play critical roles in the healing process via regulation of osteoclasts function. Turmeric is suggested to have an anti-osteogenic potential; however, its effect on accelerating bone healing has not been adequately studied. Here, we used a rat model of femur fracture to explore the effect of treatment with turmeric extract on the bone repair and the expression of RANK, RANKL, and OPG molecules.Materials and Methods:Eight rats were subjected to surgery, randomly divided into two groups, and treated orally with turmeric (200 mg/kg), or olive oil. Four oil-treated rats without bone fracture were used as control group. After six weeks of treatment, the femurs of animals were examined for radiological, histological, and gene expression analysis. Results:X-ray radiography showed thicker callus and a more obscure fracture line in the turmeric group. Furthermore, higher osteoblast percentages but no osteoclasts were observed in turmeric-treated animals, representing better repair of bone in the fracture site. Also, real-time analyses showed that treatment with turmeric reduced RANK and RANKL expression (p<0.0001) and lowered RANKL/OPG ratio (p=0.01) in femoral bone tissue.Conclusion:Our findings indicated the turmeric ability to facilitate bone hemostasis and optimize the expression of key markers involved in the bone metabolism.

Effectiveness of Turmeric Ethanol Extract Cream Preparation (Curcuma Longa) in Speeding up Wound Healing in Male Wistar Rats

Injury is the loss or damage of some body tissues, due to a factor that interferes with the body's protective system. The results of several studies state turmeric rhizome extract is effective in wound healing. This study aims to find out the effect of turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) on wound healing in white rats. This type of research is experimental with the approach of Pre-test and Post-test group only control design, conducted November to December 2020. The samples used were turmeric rhizomes (Curcuma Longa) and male white rats. Determination of the size of the sample according to Federer's formula, so that the number of samples as many as 25 mice, the division of 4 treatment groups and 1 control group. The results of the study from the Anova test obtained a Sig value. Calculate 0.000 while sig value (α) is 0.05 which means sig value. Count sig &lt; (α). This means that there is a real influence of the administration of turmeric extract (Curcuma Longa) on the healing of sores in mice. Turmeric ethanol extract (Curcuma Longa) has several bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and tannins that play a role in wound healing. The optimum concentration of turmeric ethanol extract (Curcuma Longa) that can cure sores in white rats is 5%. The highest percentage of cures on k-14 days was in the positive control (Bioplacenton®) which was 95% and followed by extract 5% v/ v with a cure percentage of 90%. The creamy preparation of turmeric ethanol extract (Curcuma Longa) has an ability that is close to Bioplacenton® in healing wounds in mice.

Turmeric extract alleviates endocrine-metabolic disturbances in letrozole-induced PCOS by increasing adiponectin circulation: A comparison with Metformin

One of the most common causes of female infertility is polycystic ovarian syndrome, which affects 6–21% of the population. Regrettably, the currently available treatments are mostly symptomatic and ineffective. As a result, safer options are needed now more than ever. In a letrozole PCOS albino mouse model, the current study compares the therapeutic advantages of Turmeric extract (Curcuma longa) to metformin. Adiponectin is a circulating protein generated by adipocytes that has been linked to metabolic diseases (MDs) in an inverse relationship. The effects of Turmeric Extract (Curcuma Longa) in contrast to Metformin, as well as the involvement of adiponectin in endocrine-metabolic abnormalities in experimentally induced PCOS mice model, were studied in this study. Letrozole (6 mg/kg) was administered orally (p.o) for 21 days to induce PCOS, followed by a dose of Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa) (175 mg/kg and p.o) and Metformin (150 mg/kg) for 30 days, both with normal saline water (0.9%) as the carrier. The findings revealed that LET-treated mice displayed PCOS-like characteristics, such as higher LH levels, increased body weight growth, and ovarian morphology with numerous cysts, increase in fasting blood glucose, lipid profile, plasma lipid peroxidation (MDA) and IL-6, as well as a decrease in serum Progesterone, Estrogen, FSH, SOD and GSH levels in the ovary. These changes were linked to lower levels of circulating adiponectin and were reversed when treated Turmeric extract. By altering circulating androgen-adiponectin balance, the data implies that Turmeric extract alleviates endocrine-metabolic abnormalities and inflammation-related comorbidities associated with LET-induced PCOS.

Effect of turmeric extract (Curcuma Longa L.) on acrylamide content and quality characteristics of fried potatoes

Effect of turmeric extract (Curcuma Longa L.) on acrylamide content and quality characteristics of fried potatoes

The Effects of Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa) Loaded Hidrogels in Accelerating Wound Closure

Background: Disruption to healing process results on longer healing duration from the timeline. Povidoneiodine and tulle are common management in wound care. The advance of industry in health sector andthe availability of natural ingredients in Indonesia provide opportunities for developing alternatives forwound care. Turmeric (Curcuma longa) contains curcumin which is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial,and antioxidant; it is good for wound healing. Hydrogel nanocomplexes of carboxymethyl chitosan canmaintain moisture in wound area and protect curcumin from hydrolysis. Objective: To analyze the potentialof turmeric extract loaded hidrogels in accelerating wound closur. Method: experimental research with“post-test only control group design”. The sample consisted of 30 mice which were assigned into 5 groups.Result: All experimental groups experienced a gradual decrease in wound length. The statistical test resultsfor groups II and III showed significant advantages compared to group IV (p&lt;0.05). Meanwhile, group Idid not have significant differences in wound closure compared to group IV on day 1 and 3 (p&gt;0.05), but ithad significant results (p&lt;0.05) on day 5. Conclusion: Turmeric extract loaded hidrogels can accelerate thereduction of wound length.

Impact of extracum of curcuma longa in a composition of rectal suppositoria on of lipid peroxidal oxidation indications in the thick intestiness in experimental Crohn’s disease

The aim. To conduct a comparative analysis of the effect of turmeric extract and 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) in the composition of rectal suppositories in clinical symptoms and the content of lipid peroxidation products in the mucous membrane of the large intestine in experimental Crohn’s disease (CD).Materials and methods. The experiment was performed on 70 non-linear white Wistar rats. CD was modeled by rectal administration of trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid, rectal suppositories were used each 12 hours: with 5-ASA in a dose of 50 mg, with 10% turmeric extract of original composition, weighing 0.3 g each. On the 3rd, 5th and 7th day of CD, the clinical status was determined by the modified Disease activity index scale and the content of lipid peroxidation products in the large intestine mucosa.Results. In the dynamics of CD in the colon, the content of primary, secondary and final lipid peroxidative products in the heptane and isopropanol phases increases; the severity of clinical signs (weight loss, diarrhea, blood in the fecal masses) increases with increasing content of POL. The use of rectal suppositories with turmeric extract in case of CD reduces the severity of clinical symptoms, reduces the content of lipid peroxidation products mainly in the isopropanol phase of the colon lipid extract; an association was established between the index of clinical activity of CD and the content of lipid peroxidation products in the large intestine. The effectiveness of local application of turmeric extract in the composition of rectal suppositories is comparison with the effectiveness of the use of rectal suppositories with 5-ASA in terms of the clinical activity index and the content of lipid peroxidation products in the large intestine.

The Effect of Turmeric Extract (Curcuma Domestica Val) Against the Durability of Yellow Rice Storage

Yellow cooked rice is a traditional food in some regions in Indonesia. Yellow cooked rice with the addition of turmeric and flavoring which can longer shelf life of savings because it has antibacterial activity and flavor. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of turmeric extract (Curcuma domestica Val) to extend shelf life of yellow cooked rice. The samples used were made of yellow cooked rice with handmade and without any seasoning flavored with turmeric extract concentration of 1.8% and 2.4%. Organoleptic testing were conducted every 3 hours, test of microbial growth daily and inhibition of turmeric extract with a concentration of 1.8% and 2.4% of fungi isolated from yellow cooked rice with a total plate count method. Research showed that turmeric extract concentration and the addition of herbs affect the longer shelf life of yellow cooked rice store. High more and more concentration of the turmeric extract can made longer the shelf life of yellow cooked rice either through organoleptic and also total plate count. Yellow cooked rice without seasoning with turmeric extract concentration of 1.8% and 2.4% were 30 and 33 hours respectively, while the yellow cooked rice was flavored with the same concentration of turmeric extract were 36 and 39 hours respectively.

PENGARUH EKSTRAK DAUN KUNYIT (Curcuma longa Linn.) SEBAGAI INSEKTISIDA ELEKTRIK TERHADAP MORTALITAS NYAMUK Culex sp. L.

Mosquito Culex sp. L. is a vector of elephantiasis disease, prevention effort of elephantiasis vector is usually done by using chemical and natural insecticide. In the leaves of turmeric can be used as a natural insecticide in the prevention of elephantiasis vector disease. The objectives of this research are (1) to know the effect of turmeric extract ((Curcuma longa Linn.) As electrical insecticide to mortality of Culex sp. L. (2) To know the concentration of turmeric extract (Curcuma longa Linn.) Which is effective to be used as an electric insecticide against mortality of Culex sp. L. expressed by the toxicity test of LC50 and LT50. The method used in this research is an experimental method with Completely Randomized Design (RAL) which consists of 5 treatments and 4 replications. Based on research result of turmeric extract (Curcuma longa Linn.) Have a very significant effect on mortality of Culex sp. L. with sig value 0,000 &lt;sig value. 0.05. The probit analysis of LC50 of turmeric leaves extract on mortality of Culex sp. L. is 44, 840 ml, meaning that at that concentration has occurred 50% mortality of total mosquito. The probit analysis of LT50 turmeric leaves extract on mortality of Culex sp. L. for 1.825 hours.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: turmeric leaves extract, mortality Culex sp. L. mosquito

Effects of turmeric extract on hemin-induced low-density lipoprotein oxidation

Hemin is an oxidative mediator elevated in disease states including sickle cell anemia and thalassemia. The rhizome of Curcuma longa L. contains yellow pigments called curcuminoids which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of the study was to compare the protective effects of curcuminoids, curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin, and tetrahydrocurcumin on hemin-induced LDL oxidation (he-oxLDL). He-oxLDL showed the depletion of α-tocopherol, an increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARs), and alteration of the lipid composition in low-density lipoprotein. The levels of cholesteryl arachidonate, cholesteryl linoleate and the cholesteryl linoleate/cholesteryl oleate ratio were decreased. All test compounds showed antioxidant activity that protected against hemin-induced lipid peroxidation, based on the inhibition of TBARs formation, reduced depletion of α-tocopherol, decreased damage to lipids, and a reduced decrease in the cholesteryl linoleate/cholesteryl oleate ratio. A significant protective effect against he-oxLDL was found to be tetrahydrocurcumin ≥ curcumin ≥ curcuminoids > demethoxycurcumin ≥ bisdemethoxycurcumin ≥ α-tocopherol (p < .05). Practical applications Curcuma longa L. has traditionally been used in Ayurvedic medicine for treatment of conditions such as arthritis, ulcer, jaundice, wounds, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a food additive. The results from this study demonstrated that curcuminoids derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa L. are the potential substances for protecting hemin-induced LDL oxidation which may be developed as a functional food for the prevention of diseases related to low-density lipoprotein oxidation.

Turmeric Extract Rescues Ethanol-Induced Developmental Defect in the Zebrafish Model for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Prenatal ethanol exposure causes the most frequent preventable birth disorder, fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). The effect of turmeric extracts in rescuing an ethanol-induced developmental defect using zebrafish as a model was determined. Ethanol-induced oxidative stress is one of the major mechanisms underlying FASD. We hypothesize that antioxidant inducing properties of turmeric may alleviate ethanol-induced defects. Curcuminoid content of the turmeric powder extract (5 mg/mL turmeric in ethanol) was determined by UPLC and found to contain Curcumin (124.1 ± 0.2 μg/mL), Desmethoxycurcumin (43.4 ± 0.1 μg/mL), and Bisdemethoxycurcumin (36.6 ± 0.1 μg/mL). Zebrafish embryos were treated with 100 mM (0.6% v/v) ethanol during gastrulation through organogenesis (2 to 48 h postfertilization (hpf)) and supplemented with turmeric extract to obtain total curcuminoid concentrations of 0, 1.16, 1.72, or 2.32 μM. Turmeric supplementation showed significant rescue of the body length at 72 hpf compared to ethanol-treated embryos. The mechanism underlying the rescue remains to be determined.

UJI EFEKTIVITAS EKSTRAK KUNYIT SEBAGAI ANTIBAKTERI DALAM PERTUMBUHAN Bacillus sp dan Shigella dysentriae SECARA IN VITRO

Turmeric is a spice plants that acts as an antibacterial, because it contains a variety of compounds including curcumin and essential oil. Essential oils can be used as an antibacterial because it contains hydroxyl and carbonyl functional group which is phenols derivative. Te phenol derivatives will interact with the bacterial cell wall, then absorbed and penetrated into the bacterial cell, causing precipitation and denaturation of proteins, the result will lyse the bacterial cell membrane, while the antibacterial activity of curcuminis by inhibiting bacterial cell proliferation. Turmeric has launched a pharmacological effect, lowering the fat content, asthma , hepatitis , anti- gall , anti- inflammatory , anti- diarrhea , and act as anti-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Turmeric has antibacterial properties of curcumin and essential oil that is capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that causes diarrhea and Shigelladysenteriae Bacillus sp. Tis study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of turmeric extract on the growth of Bacillus sp and Shigella dysenteriae, with various concentrations of 15%, 30%, 50%, 75%, and 100% by the well diffusion method. Based on theinhibition zone measurement of bacteria Bacillus sp and Shigella dysenteriaethe results were weak category, for the bacteria Bacillus sp with a concentration of 15 % , 30 % , 50 % , 75 % , and 100 % with a diameter of 11 ; 12.3 ; 13 , 3 ; 13.7 ; 14.7 mm, while for the bacteria Shigella dysenteriae with the same concentration has a diameter of 10.3 ; 11.7 ; 12.3 ; 13.3 , and 14.7 mm. Te conclusion of the study is that the antibacterial activity of turmeric extract is more effective against the bacteria Bacillus spthan against bacteria Shigella dysenteriae, although the difference was not signifcant.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) extract may prevent the deterioration of spatial memory and the deficit of estimated total number of hippocampal pyramidal cells of trimethyltin-exposed rats

Context: Protection of neurons from degeneration is an important preventive strategy for dementia. Much of the dementia pathology implicates oxidative stress pathways. Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) contains curcuminoids which has anti-oxidative and neuro-protective effects. These effects are considered to be similar to those of citicoline which has been regularly used as one of standard medications for dementia.Objective: This study aimed at investigating the effects of turmeric rhizome extract on the hippocampus of trimethyltin (TMT)-treated Sprague-Dawley rats.Materials and methods: The rats were divided randomly into six groups, i.e., a normal control group (N); Sn group, which was given TMT chloride; Sn-Cit group, which was treated with citicoline and TMT chloride; and three Sn-TE groups, which were treated with three different dosages of turmeric rhizome extract and TMT chloride. Morris water maze test was carried out to examine the spatial memory. The estimated total number of CA1 and CA2–CA3 pyramidal cells was calculated using a stereological method.Results: The administration of turmeric extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg bw has been shown to prevent the deficits in the spatial memory performance and partially inhibit the reduction of the number of CA2–CA3 regions pyramidal neurons.Discussion: TMT-induced neurotoxic damage seemed to be mediated by the generation of reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species. Turmeric extract might act as anti inflammatory as well as anti-oxidant agent.Conclusions: The effects of turmeric extract at a dose of 200 mg/kg bw seem to be comparable to those of citicoline.

Uji Aktivitas Antiproliferasi Formula Liposom Ekstrak Etanol Kunyit (Curcuma domestica) Terhadap Sel Kanker Payudara T47D

Breast cancer is one of deadliest diseases in the world. Turmeric extract was known to have antiproliferative activity. To minimize its toxicity, turmeric extract was encapsulated with liposome, a vesicle lipid bilayer that was functioned as cancer drug carrier in body. This research aimed to determine encapsulation effect of turmeric extract against antiproliferative activity in T47D breast cancer cells through in vitro assay. Liposomes was made using thin layer method and particle size was reduced by extrusion. Materials that was used phosphatidylcholine, cholesterol, and turmeric extract. Optimization of liposomes was made in three formulations with different extract concentrations. The most optimal formulation was formulation with less extract and physical parameters which have smallest precipitates and longest settling time. Evaluation liposome particle size and zeta potential were used DLS, morphology was used TEM, and entrapment efficiency was used dialysis. The most optimal formulation was tested their antiproliferative activity compared with not encapsulated extracts used 3-(4,5-dimethylazole-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) method. The result showed that there was antiproliferative activity in encapsulated extracts. IC50 encapsulated extracts was 45.762 μg/ml and IC50 extracts was 36.399 μg/ml. Liposome particle size was below 445 nm. Zeta potential was -7.51 mV. Morphology was LUV and MVV. Entrapment efficiency was 63.80%. It could be concluded that encapsulation of turmeric extract into liposome could reduce its toxicity against cancer cells.