PRIMARY STUDY

A standardized black pepper seed extract containing β-caryophyllene improves cognitive function in scopolamine-induced amnesia model mice via regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and MAPK proteins

Key Findings:  Data revealed that β-caryophyllene improves cognitive function in scopolamine-induced amnesia in test animals.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  India

Year of Pub:  2021


Cannabinoids Studied: 

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Terpenes Studied:  ß-Caryophyllene

Receptors Studied:  CB2




Citation:  Sudeep HV, et al. A standardized black pepper seed extract containing β-caryophyllene improves cognitive function in scopolamine-induced amnesia model mice via regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and MAPK proteins. J Food Biochem. 2021; 45:e13994. doi: 10.1111/jfbc.13994

Authors:  Sudeep HV, Venkatakrishna K, Amritharaj, Gouthamchandra K, Reethi B, Naveen P, Lingaraju HB, Shyamprasad K