PRIMARY STUDY
Trans-β-Caryophyllene: An Effective Antileishmanial Compound Found in Commercial Copaiba Oil (Copaifera spp.)
Key Findings: This study pointed out β-caryophyllene as an effective antileishmanial compound and also to its role as potential chemical marker in copaiba oils or fractions derived thereof, aiming further development of this rainforest raw material for leishmaniasis therapy.
Type of Study: Laboratory Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Brazil
Year of Pub: 2013
Cannabinoids Studied:
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene
Route of Administration: In vitro
Citation: Soares DC, et al. Trans- β -Caryophyllene: An Effective Antileishmanial Compound Found in Commercial Copaiba Oil (Copaifera spp.). Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013; 2013:761323. doi: 10.1155/2013/761323
Authors: Soares DC, Portella NA, Ramos MF, Siani AC, Saraiva EM
