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Sesquiterpenes α-Humulene and β-Caryophyllene Oxide Enhance the Efficacy of 5-fluorouracil and Oxaliplatin in Colon Cancer Cells
Key Findings: The results show significant ability of humulene and especially of beta-caryophyllene oxide to enhance the anti-proliferative effects of FU and OxPt in cancer cell lines Caco-2 and SW-620.
Type of Study: Laboratory Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Czech Republic
Year of Pub: 2019
Cannabinoids Studied:
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene, Humulene
Route of Administration: In vitro
Citation: Ambrož M, et al. Sesquiterpenes α-humulene and β-caryophyllene oxide enhance the efficacy of 5-fluorouracil and oxaliplatin in colon cancer cells. Acta Pharm. 2019; 69:121-128. doi: 10.2478/acph-2019-0003
Authors: Ambrož M, Šmatová M, Šadibolová M, Pospíšilová E, Hadravská P, Kašparová M, Skarková VH, Králová V, Skálová L
