ar-Turmerone ((+)-ar-Turmerone) is a major bioactive compound of the herb Curcuma longa with anti-tumorigenesis and anti-inflammatory activities[1][2][3]. ar-turmerone ((+)-ar-Turmerone) activates apoptotic protein in human lymphoma U937 cells[3]. ar-Turmerone ((+)-ar-Turmerone) exerts positive modulation on murine DCs, induces NSC proliferation and constitutes a promising therapeutic agent for various neurologic disorders[4][5].
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