Antioxidants (Basel) February 2022 PMID 35326110

The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems.

Chongshan Dai, Jiahao Lin, Hui Li, Zhangqi Shen, Yang Wang, Tony Velkov, Jianzhong Shen

Mentions

22
Peak: 5 in Feb 2024
across 3 sources since Mar 2023

Extended reach

19,418
potential audience

Total likes

15

Video views

5

Mentions per month

Mar 2023 – Sep 2025

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  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects cautious curiosity, exemplified by posts referencing personal experiences with turmeric, like the comment about swelling, contrasted with scientific citations and mentions of pharmacological mechanisms. The mixture of informal anecdotes and scientific references illustrates moderate engagement with both the practical implications and the research details, but without strong consensus or transformative impact.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

There is a mix of skepticism and acknowledgment, with some posts questioning the validity of the research based on anecdotal evidence, while others recognize the scientific importance of the study.

InterestModerate interest

The group's curiosity is moderate; there's some engagement with the research articles and discussions but limited deep analysis or critique.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show a basic level of participation, referencing the publication directly and sharing personal anecdotes or brief scientific comments, yet lack in-depth discussion or technical critique.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions have limited influence on broader understanding or applications, mostly centered around individual opinions and scattered references without unified consensus.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has antibacterial properties against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, making it a potential alternative or supplement to traditional antibiotics.
  • Curcumin's antibacterial actions involve disrupting bacterial membranes, inhibiting virulence factors and biofilm formation, and inducing oxidative stress, which can enhance its effectiveness, especially when used with other antibiotics.
  • Despite promising findings, challenges such as safety considerations, nanoformulation delivery methods, and the need for further research remain before curcumin can be widely developed as an antibacterial drug.

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Rene Sugar
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The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems https://t.co/aSTZfqI22y

Feb 4, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 3,988 followers View post →
Antioxidants MDPI
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Mar 14, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 3,412 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

https://t.co/aSTZfqI22y "Therefore, this synergistic effect between curcumin and berberine may also be partly dependent on the inhibition of FtsZ assembly."

Feb 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →
Antioxidants MDPI
@antioxidants_OA · X

Read this highly cited review on “The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems” , by Jianzhong Shen, published in 2022. Access the paper: https://t.co/RCEz52ZqNP https://t.co/pteyI8Ohwa

Jul 10, 2023 · 1 like · 3,412 followers View post →
Ajin Cherian
@itsajin · X

@Adi_Sabka_Daddy @RocksMagik @theliverdr https://t.co/IvpMeYZZO3 https://t.co/2T23Aetcb3

Jun 11, 2023 · 1 like · 279 followers View post →
Kaustubh Joshi
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@theliverdr The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent - MDPI https://t.co/vqqSvL1QJn

Feb 2, 2024 · 1,315 followers View post →

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Sasidhar Subramaniyam
@Sasidhar_Sub · X

@theliverdr My niece got bitten by insects while playing outside, causing her body to swell. My mother gave her turmeric water, and the swelling disappeared almost instantly. But @theliverdr says otherwise. Should I stop believing my eyes? And this paper is false https://t.co/ITQDsPk6PQ

Aug 26, 2024 · 318 followers View post →
TheSunshineVitamin
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RT @renesugar: The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems https://t.co/aSTZfqI22y

Feb 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 956 followers View post →
Akane
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RT @renesugar: The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems https://t.co/aSTZfqI22y

Feb 4, 2024 · 2 shares · 233 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

https://t.co/aSTZfqI22y "Therefore, this synergistic effect between curcumin and berberine may also be partly dependent on the inhibition of FtsZ assembly."

Feb 4, 2024 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems https://t.co/aSTZfqI22y

Feb 4, 2024 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 3,988 followers View post →
Kaustubh Joshi
@Kaustub03322785 · X

@theliverdr The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent - MDPI https://t.co/vqqSvL1QJn

Feb 2, 2024 · 1,315 followers View post →
Antioxidants MDPI
@antioxidants_OA · X

Read this highly cited review on “The Natural Product Curcumin as an Antibacterial Agent: Current Achievements and Problems” , by Jianzhong Shen, published in 2022. Access the paper: https://t.co/RCEz52ZqNP https://t.co/pteyI8Ohwa

Jul 10, 2023 · 1 like · 3,412 followers View post →
Ajin Cherian
@itsajin · X

@Adi_Sabka_Daddy @RocksMagik @theliverdr https://t.co/IvpMeYZZO3 https://t.co/2T23Aetcb3

Jun 11, 2023 · 1 like · 279 followers View post →
rajeev
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RT @gauttam96: @theliverdr @WesternRly https://t.co/3fjIUEgNJx bacteria some articles to counter

May 16, 2023 · 1 share · 950 followers View post →
GAUTTAM DASH
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@theliverdr @WesternRly https://t.co/3fjIUEgNJx bacteria some articles to counter

May 16, 2023 · 1 share · 73 followers View post →
CoNaSTI_HT
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Mar 14, 2023 · 1 share · 380 followers View post →
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