Curcumin for amyloidosis and lipid metabolism -- a novel insight

(Shinshu University) Curcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of the Curcuma longa species and has been reported to have many physiological activities, including anti-oxidation, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and anti-amyloid properties. This study demonstrates that curcumin is a PPARα/γ dual activator and may affect expression levels of proteins involved in amyloid deposition and other metabolism functions in a complex manner.