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ArticleInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Enhanced Oral Delivery of Turmeric Extract via Spray-Dried Microparticles: Biopharmaceutical Performance and In Vitro Microbiota Modulation.

Suwipa Ungphaiboon, Santad Wichienchot, Nattha Tampanna, Chutha Takahashi Yupanqui, Pimonsri Mittraparp-Arthorn, Apichat Kaewdech, Teerapol Srichana

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Suwipa UngphaiboonDrug Delivery System Excellence Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand.
Santad WichienchotFunctional Food and Nutrition Program, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0001-8352-7921
Nattha TampannaFood and Nutrition Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Songkhla 90000, Thailand.
Chutha Takahashi YupanquiFunctional Food and Nutrition Program, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand.
Pimonsri Mittraparp-ArthornDivision of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0003-2474-5229
Apichat KaewdechGastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Division of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-4058-5977
Teerapol SrichanaDrug Delivery System Excellence Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai 90110, Thailand.ORCID 0000-0002-4772-2276

Funding

Prince of Songkla University PHA6505022e and PHA6701251c
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

To overcome the bioavailability limitations of turmeric, this study developed a spray-dried turmeric extract microparticle (TEM) formulation for improved oral delivery. We investigated its transport, anti-cancer properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and impact on gut microbiota. The TEM formulation successfully improved curcuminoid dissolution by approximately 40-fold and 5-fold compared with unencapsulated extract and curcumin, respectively, and demonstrated effective transepithelial transport. Notably, the TEM formulation showed twofold superior inhibition of gastric cancer cell growth compared to curcumin and significantly suppressed nitric oxide production compared to unencapsulated extract. Furthermore, fecal fermentation studies confirmed that TEMs modulate gut microbiota, with acetate as the predominant metabolite. These findings suggest that TEMs represent a promising standardized approach for managing gastrointestinal diseases.

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CurcumaMicrobiotaPlant ExtractsAdministration, OralAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCell Line, TumorCurcuminHumansMicrospheresSpray DryingAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCurcuminPlant Extractsturmeric extractchitosangastric cancergut microbiotaintestinal permeabilitymicroencapsulationturmeric extract

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PMID42589357
PMCPMC13467110

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