Abstract:

Curcumins are a class of edible yellow pigments from rhizome of Curcuma longa Linn with multiple pharmacological functions, including anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation and anti-cancer. In this overview, neuroprotection effects of curcumins, research approaches and potential mechanisms are comprehensively summarized, which will provide valuable information for the development of curcumin-related health care products and the chemoprevention of neurotoxic damage.

Key words: curcumins, neurotoxicity, neurotoxic chemicals, neuroprotection