1. The Pluripotent Activities of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester
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Batoryna Olgierd, Żyła Kamila, Banyś Anna, and Morawiec Emilia
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caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) ,propolis ,inflammation ,antioxidant ,NF-κB ,Organic chemistry ,QD241-441 - Abstract
Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) is a strong antioxidant extracted from honey bee-hive propolis. The mentioned compound, a well-known NF-κB inhibitor, has been used in traditional medicine as a potent anti-inflammatory agent. CAPE has a broad spectrum of biological properties including anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, immunomodulatory, and wound-healing activities. This review characterizes published data about CAPE biological properties and potential therapeutic applications, that can be used in various diseases.
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- 2021
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