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ReviewInflammopharmacology2026

Curcumin in Behçet's disease: exploring therapeutic potential, evidence, and key research gaps.

Zinat Heidari, Zahra Jahani, Maryam Sahebari, Zahra Mirfeizi, Elham Atabati, Prashant Kesharwani, Amirhossein Sahebkar

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7 authors.

Zinat HeidariDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Zahra JahaniDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Maryam SahebariRheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Zahra MirfeiziRheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Elham AtabatiRheumatic Disease Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Prashant KesharwaniNext-Generation Translational Nanomedicine Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, 470003, India. prashantdops@gmail.com.
Amirhossein SahebkarApplied Biomedical Research Center, Basic Sciences Research Institute, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran. amir_saheb2000@yahoo.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Behçet’s disease (BD) is a systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by mucocutaneous ulceration, uveitis, and variable articular, neurological, gastrointestinal, and vascular involvement. BD pathogenesis is multifactorial, involving genetic susceptibility, immune dysregulation, and environmental triggers. Curcumin, a bioactive compound of Curcuma longa, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties. The aim of this study is to review clinical and experimental evidence on the potential therapeutic role of curcumin in BD. Database searches up to November 2025 identified three studies, including two clinical and one experimental. Experimental study demonstrated reduced interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) expression with curcumin, while clinical findings showed that nanocurcumin decreased disease activity, enhanced regulatory T cell (Treg) markers, and suppressed T helper 17 (Th17)-related cytokines and transcription factors. Although findings suggest potential therapeutic benefit, evidence for curcumin in BD remains limited, warranting larger, well-designed studies.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsBehcet SyndromeCurcuminAnimalsAntioxidantsCytokinesHumansAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsCurcuminCytokinesAnti-inflammatoryBehçet’s diseaseCurcuma longaCurcuminCytokinesImmunoregulation

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