PRIMARY STUDY
β-caryophyllene, a dietary phytocannabinoid attenuates oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and prevents structural alterations of the myocardium against doxorubicin-induced acute cardiotoxicity in rats: An in vitro and in vivo study
Key Findings: Treatment with BCP showed significant cardioprotective effects against doxorubicin-induced acute cardiotoxicity.
Type of Study: Animal Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): United Arab Emirates
Year of Pub: 2019
Cannabinoids Studied:
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene
Route of Administration: Injection
Citation: Al-Taee H, et al. β-caryophyllene, a dietary phytocannabinoid attenuates oxidative stress, inflammation, apoptosis and prevents structural alterations of the myocardium against doxorubicin-induced acute cardiotoxicity in rats: An in vitro and in vivo study. Eur J Pharmacol. 2019; 858:172467. doi: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2019.172467
Authors: Al-Taee H, Azimullah S, Meeran MFN, Alaraj Almheiri MK, Al Jasmi RA, Tariq S, Ab Khan M, Adeghate E, Ojha S
