Curcumin provides skin Protection against UV radiation

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Biophysics Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt.

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the UV-protective activity of nano-curcumin in a rat skin model and compare its results with a commercial sunscreen agent, phenylbenzimidazole-5-sulfonic acid (PBSA). Nano-curcumin were prepared and characterized by measuring their size distribution. The photoprotective potential was evaluated by histopathological examination of the skin. Results showed that skin group irradiated with UV showed a significant histopathological change, it showed skin thickening and necrosis of dermal collagen. On the other hand, treatment with nano-curcumin protected skin tissues against UV damage by restoring histopathology changes. The results revealed that nano-curcumin provide a significant protection to the skin tissues in comparison with conventional treatment by PBSA.

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Egyptian Journal of Chemistry
Volume 65, Issue 131 - Serial Number 13
Special Issue: Chemistry and Global Challenges (Part A)
December 2022
Pages 1341-1343

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  • Receive Date: 23 May 2022
  • Revise Date: 28 May 2022
  • Accept Date: 31 May 2022

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