Curcumin as an Antiviral Agent

Viruses. 2020 Oct 31;12(11):1242. doi: 10.3390/v12111242.

Abstract

Curcumin, the primary curcuminoid compound found in turmeric spice, has shown broad activity as an antimicrobial agent, limiting the replication of many different fungi, bacteria and viruses. In this review, we summarize recent studies supporting the development of curcumin and its derivatives as broad-spectrum antiviral agents.

Keywords: antiviral; broad-spectrum; curcumin; phytochemical.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antiviral Agents / pharmacology*
  • Curcuma / chemistry
  • Curcumin / chemistry*
  • Curcumin / pharmacology*
  • DNA Viruses / classification
  • DNA Viruses / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • RNA Viruses / classification
  • RNA Viruses / drug effects*
  • Virus Diseases / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Curcumin