| SCNP | silica encapsulated curcumin nanoparticles |
| CSCNP | chitosan with silica co-encapsulated curcumin nanoparticles |
| MSNs | mesoporous silica nanoparticles |
| EPR | enhanced permeability and retention effect |
| ROS | reactive oxygen species |
| DR5 | death receptor 5 |
| DISC | death-inducing signaling complex |