The potential value of curcumin in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical studies.

Front Pharmacol · 2026 · PMC13341899 · PMID 42422084

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However, white blood cell (WBC) count exhibited an increasing trend (P = 0.05), which may involve immune activation.

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Although a strong association between curcumin and ALT change was not identified, a significant trend was detected (SMD −0.66, 95% CI −1.42 to 0.11, p = 0.09), with moderate heterogeneity detected (I 2 = 22%).

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