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Chemistry/Biochemistry Research 430
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Please see [[Curcumin_Research|Curcumin Research]] for a detailed report of this student's work during the fall of 2016.
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:Fall 2016
 
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:Stephanie Saey
 
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:Junior Biochemistry and Biopsychology Double Major
 
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==Research Times==
 
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Mon: 12-2pm
 
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Th: 11-1pm
 
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: section 01 = 0.25 credit = 4 hours per week.
 
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==Proposed Research Project==
 
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===Curcumin as a Secondary Plant Metabolite*===
 
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===General Information===
 
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:Advisor: Dr. Brad Sturgeon
 
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:Other research student collaborators: Nadia Ayala
 
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===Proposal===
 
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Curcumin, along with its two derivatives, is a secondary plant metabolite of the turmeric herb ''Curcuma Longa''. The term "curcumin" has been used to refer to the bioactive moelcule, but in reality curcumin has three different molecular structures.  A review of curcumin studies suggest curcumin has chemotherapeutic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activity, among other uses to be discovered. The current research project aims to successfully isolate and purify curcumin and its derivatives from the plant turmeric. With MeOH under reflux, the curcuminoids will be extracted and subsequently subjected to Flash Chromatography for separation. Once the curcuminoids are separated, NMR data collection will take place to compare the chemical properties of each derivative.
 
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===Instruments to be used===
 
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Distillation Apparatus, Flash Chromotography System, NMR
 
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===References===
 
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Goel A, Kunnumakkara AB, Aggarwal BB. Curcumin as ‘curecumin’: from kitchen to clinic.  Biochem Pharmacol. 2008;75:787–809.
 
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Kiuchi, F, Goyto, Y, Sugimoto, N, Akao, N, Kondo, K, Tsuda, Y. Nematocidal activity of turmeric: synergistic action of curcuminoids. Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1993;41:1640-3.
 
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===Research pledge===
 
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I, Stephanie Saey, have read the Chem/Bioc 430 course syllabus and understand the general structure and expectations of the research program. The above material was prepared after consultation, and in conjunction with my research advisor, Dr. Brad Sturgeon.
 

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Please see Curcumin Research for a detailed report of this student's work during the fall of 2016.

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