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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>'''Bisdemethoxycurcumin''' is a natural derivative of [[curcumin]], the yellow pigment of [[turmeric]]. It is one of the three main components that make up curcuminoids, the other two being [[curcumin]] and [[demethoxycurcumin]]. Bisdemethoxycurcumin is the least abundant among the three curcuminoids, comprising about 3% of the total curcuminoids in turmeric.<br />
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==Chemical Structure and Properties==<br />
Bisdemethoxycurcumin has a chemical formula of C19H16O4. It is a yellow crystalline solid at room temperature. Unlike curcumin and demethoxycurcumin, bisdemethoxycurcumin does not contain any methoxy groups on its phenyl rings, hence the name 'bisdemethoxy'.<br />
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==Biological Activity==<br />
Bisdemethoxycurcumin has been shown to exhibit a variety of biological activities. It has [[anti-inflammatory]], [[antioxidant]], [[antiviral]], and [[anticancer]] properties. It has been found to inhibit the growth of various types of cancer cells, including [[breast cancer]], [[colon cancer]], and [[lung cancer]] cells. It also has potential neuroprotective effects, which may be beneficial in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as [[Alzheimer's disease]] and [[Parkinson's disease]].<br />
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==Pharmacokinetics==<br />
Like other curcuminoids, bisdemethoxycurcumin is poorly absorbed when taken orally. It is also rapidly metabolized and excreted, resulting in low bioavailability. Various strategies have been explored to improve the bioavailability of bisdemethoxycurcumin, including the use of [[nanoparticles]], [[liposomes]], and [[phytosomes]].<br />
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==Potential Therapeutic Applications==<br />
Due to its diverse biological activities, bisdemethoxycurcumin has potential therapeutic applications in a variety of diseases. It may be used as a natural alternative to synthetic drugs in the treatment of inflammation, oxidative stress, viral infections, and cancer. Its neuroprotective effects also suggest its potential use in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.<br />
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[[File:Bisdemethoxycurcumin.png|thumb|Chemical structure of bisdemethoxycurcumin]]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Curcumin]]<br />
* [[Demethoxycurcumin]]<br />
* [[Turmeric]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Phytochemicals]]<br />
[[Category:Curcuminoids]]<br />
[[Category:Antioxidants]]<br />
[[Category:Anti-inflammatory agents]]<br />
[[Category:Antiviral agents]]<br />
[[Category:Anticancer agents]]<br />
[[Category:Neuroprotective agents]]<br />
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