Curcumin inhibits oxLDL-induced CD36 expression and foam cell formation through the inhibition of p38 MAPK phosphorylation.

Highlights: [•] Curcumin blocks foam cell formation in oxLDL-treated RAW 264.7 cells. [•] Curcumin inhibits oxLDL-induced CD36 expression. [•] Curcumin reduces oxLDL-induced PPAR-γ expression. [•] Curcumin inhibits oxLDL-induced CD36 and PPAR-γ expression via inhibition of p38 MAPK signaling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]