A novel approach toward colon cancer treatment involving mucoadhesion and tumour-targeting of curcumin-containing nanoparticles

Curcumin is a natural, lipid-soluble compound extracted from turmeric with no perceptible toxicity. Recent studies have shown that curcumin has distinctive anticancer properties against colorectal cancer (CRC). However, oral administration of curcumin results in low absorption, rapid metabolism and...

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Main Author: Sabra, Rayan
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/57097/