A supramolecular hydrogelator of curcumin

Chem Commun (Camb). 2014 Aug 25;50(66):9413-5. doi: 10.1039/c4cc03139c.

Abstract

Here we report on the first supramolecular hydrogelator of curcumin and the evaluation of its inhibition capacity towards cancer cells and tumor growth.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cell Division / drug effects
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Curcumin / chemistry*
  • Curcumin / pharmacology
  • Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor
  • Humans
  • Hydrogels*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Neoplasms / pathology*

Substances

  • Hydrogels
  • Curcumin