| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5848447 | Chemico-Biological Interactions | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Ethanol consumption induces gastric ulcers and low levels of zinc. ⺠Zn(II)-curcumin was a metallocomplexes of curcumin, stimulated cell proliferation and blocked the ulcer lesions. ⺠Zn(II)-curcumin revealed more patent antioxidant than curcumin. ⺠Zn(II)-curcumin processes the anti-inflammatory effect by downregulation of TNF-α and IL-6. ⺠Zn(II)-curcumin enhanced mucosal barrier defenses by adjusting the proinflammatory cytokine-mediated oxidative damage.
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Authors
Xueting Mei, Donghui Xu, Sika Xu, Yanping Zheng, Shibo Xu,