Michigan State researchers report in the Journal of Biological Chemistry that curcumin binds strongly to alpha-synuclein and prevents the protein clumping seen in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease at body temperature. They tracked protein folding using precise lasers.
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The Spice that Helps Prevent Cancer - Now Being Used to Repair Stroke Damage
Scientists built a new molecule, CNB-001, from curcumin, the key component of turmeric. In laboratory experiments it acted on the mechanisms that protect and regenerate brain cells after a stroke, repairing damage at the molecular level.
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Vitamin D, curcumin may help clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's disease (PR)
UCLA scientists and colleagues report in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease that vitamin D3, alone or with natural or synthetic curcumin, may stimulate the immune system to clear amyloid beta from the brain. The researchers describe the findings as early.
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