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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Aug 15, 2023; 15(8): 1342-1348
Published online Aug 15, 2023. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v15.i8.1342
Research progress on drug delivery systems for curcumin in the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors
Xin Wu, Yang Yang
Xin Wu, Department of Pharmacy, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, Heilongjiang Province, China
Yang Yang, Department of Respiratory Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, Heilongjiang Province, China
Author contributions: Wu X and Yang Y contributed equally to the conception, design, and literature search; Wu X drafted the manuscript and prepared the table and figure; Yang Y modified and revised the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Corresponding author: Yang Yang, MM, Associate Professor, Department of Respiratory Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, No. 150 Haping Road, Nangang District, Harbin 150081, Heilongjiang Province, China. 78100178@qq.com
Received: May 11, 2023
Peer-review started: May 11, 2023
First decision: May 31, 2023
Revised: June 11, 2023
Accepted: July 11, 2023
Article in press: July 11, 2023
Published online: August 15, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Curcumin can control the growth, metastasis, recurrence, neovascularization, invasion, and drug resistance of gastrointestinal tumors by inhibiting nuclear factor κB, overexpression of tumor cells, and vascular endothelial growth factor. It is important to clarify the application value of curcumin by different drug delivery systems to optimize the treatment of gastrointestinal tumors.