PRIMARY STUDY
Beta-caryophyllene Protects Against Alcoholic Steatohepatitis By Attenuating Inflammation And Metabolic Dysregulation In Mice
Key Findings: Given the safety of BCP in humans this food additive has a high translational potential in treating or preventing hepatic injury associated with oxidative stress, inflammation and steatosis.
Type of Study: Animal Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Switzerland, United States
Year of Pub: 2017
Cannabinoids Studied:
Phytocannabinoid Source: Not Applicable
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene
Receptors Studied: CB2, PPAR - Alpha
Citation: Varga ZV, et al. β-Caryophyllene protects against alcoholic steatohepatitis by attenuating inflammation and metabolic dysregulation in mice. Br J Pharmacol. 2018; 175:320-334. doi: 10.1111/bph.13722
Authors: Varga ZV, Matyas C, Erdelyi K, Cinar R, Nieri D, Chicca A, Nemeth BT, Paloczi J, Lajtos T, Corey L, Hasko G, Gao B, Kunos G, Gertsch J, Pacher P
