PRIMARY STUDY

Chemosensitizing Properties of β-Caryophyllene and β-Caryophyllene Oxide in Combination with Doxorubicin in Human Cancer Cells

Key Findings:  Resulting data showed that β-caryophyllene and β-caryophyllene oxide may play a potential role as a novel chemosensitizing agents for doxorubicin chemotherapy and to re-sensitize cancer-resistant cells.

Type of Study:  Laboratory Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Germany, Italy

Year of Pub:  2017


Cannabinoids Studied: 

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Terpenes Studied:  ß-Caryophyllene

Route of Administration:  In vitro




Citation:  DI Giacomo S, et al. Chemosensitizing Properties of β-Caryophyllene and β-Caryophyllene Oxide in Combination with Doxorubicin in Human Cancer Cells. Anticancer Res. 2017; 37:1191-1196. doi: 10.21873/anticanres.11433

Authors:  DI Giacomo S, DI Sotto A, Mazzanti G, Wink M