The invention concerns
carbon dioxide extracts of
Curcuma amada (mango ginger), including
supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of C. amada; methods for their production; compositions comprising the extracts; methods for treating or delaying the onset of conditions such as
cell proliferation disorder (e.g.,
cancer),
inflammation, infection,
hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia,
hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia,
platelet hyper-aggregation,
immune disorder such as autoimmune disorder, or neurodegenerative condition; and methods for inhibiting expression of Bcl-2, Bak, and p53 genes; inhibiting expression of the COX-2 and NF-kB genes, inhibiting production of phosphorylated target of rapamycin (TOR), modulating AMP-activated
protein kinase (
AMPK), inhibiting
protein kinase B (AKT) signaling, modulating the Ras / Raf / MEK /
ERK signaling pathway, and modulating the Ras / PI3K /
PTEN / Akt /
mTOR signaling pathway. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for inhibiting
contamination, comprising applying the extract or composition of the invention to a surface. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for promoting
longevity of a
cell in vitro or
in vivo, comprising contacting a target
cell in vitro or
in vivo with an effective amount of the extract or composition of the invention. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for promoting
longevity of a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of the extract or composition of the invention. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for inhibiting the
metabolism of a
cancer cell, comprising contacting the target
cancer cell
in vitro or
in vivo with an effective amount of the extract or composition of the invention. Another aspect of the invention concerns a kit including the extract or composition; a container containing the extract or composition; and packaging material.