Main description:

Turmeric and Curcumin for Neurodegenerative Diseases examines protective mechanisms of turmeric products and novel nanotechnological therapeutics and biomaterial design strategies to circumvent Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's, and liver diseases. With neurodegenerative and liver diseases posing a serious threat to health care systems worldwide, this book addresses how existing nanotechnology and therapeutic strategies have not been as successful in their treatment. In addition to discussing drawbacks, possible future perspectives to overcome these challenges are also examined. Chapters also focus on therapeutic efficacy and drug delivery systems, providing readers with a full summary of research in this field in one handy reference.

Contents:

Alzheimer's Disease 1. Health Benifits of Turmeric: Emphasis on Anticancer Activity 2. Turmeric Products in Alzheimer's Disease Treatment 3. Curcumin in Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment 4. Curcumin Loaded Drug Delivery Systems in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Parkinson's Disease 5. Turmeric Products in Parkinson's Disease Treatment 6. Curcumin in Parkinson's Disease Treatment 7. Curcumin Loaded Drug Delivery Systems in the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease

Liver Diseases 8. Turmeric Products in Liver Disease Treatment 9. Curcumin in Liver Disease Treatment 10. Curcumin Loaded Drug Delivery Systems in the Treatment of Liver Diseases