Curcumin-based compositions & methods of use thereof
OwnerFranco Cavaleriinventor
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Abstract
Methods for modulating miRNA148a levels in a plurality of cells are disclosed. For example, the methods include providing to the cells a curcumin composition that is at least 5% curcumin III, in order to increase miRNA148a levels. In addition, compositions for elevating miRNA148a levels in a plurality of cells are disclosed, which include a curcumin composition consisting of at least 5% curcumin III and a pharmaceutically-acceptable solvent, filler, or carrier.
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A method for elevating miRNA148a levels in a plurality of cells, which comprises providing to the cells a curcumin composition, wherein at least 5% of the curcumin composition is curcumin III.
A method for selectively modulating miRNA148a levels in a plurality of cells, which comprises:
- (a) providing to the cells an amount of curcumin III that is effective to increase miRNA148a levels relative to a control cell line that does not receive curcumin III;
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- (a) providing to the cells an amount of curcumin II that is effective to reduce miRNA148a levels relative to a control cell line that does not receive curcumin II.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.