Project Description
Curcumin, the major active yellow pigment of the spice turmeric, has been shown to have anti-proliferative properties in human tumor cell cultures. Dr. Kumar investigated the inhibitory effects of curcumin on carcinogen stimulation or activation of cellular and molecular pathways in MH3T3 cells. He also examined whether there is inhibition of mitogen-induced activation of epidermal growth factor receptors.