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Rapid Access to Preventive Intervention Development (RAPID) Program

Projects and Investigators

FY 2002 Projects

Adichunchanagiri Biotechnology and Cancer Research Institute

Objective

Preclinical development of beta-turmerin, an antioxidant from turmeric (Curcuma longa) waste.

Program Description

Investigators will conduct preclinical development of turmerin, an antioxidant from turmeric (Curcuma longa) waste. Turmerin, a water-soluble peptide represents a novel agent whose biological activity suggests potentially useful chemopreventive activity. Preliminary studies have shown that it is a potent, non-toxic antioxidant, compared to the presently available antioxidant compounds. RAPID support will include bulk supply of turmerin for the proof of concept efficacy testing in standardized models.

Contact Information

Dr. Leela Srinivas
Adichunchanagiri Biotechnology and Cancer Research Institute
India
Tel: 08234-87850
Fax: 08234-87984
e-mail: leelasrivas@yahoo.co.in