Distribution of inhaled volatile β-caryophyllene and dynamic changes of liver metabolites in mice
Abstract β-caryophyllene (BCP), an essential oil component of many herbs and spices, has various biological activities as a functional food factor. A distinct feature of BCP is its volatile double-ring sesquiterpene structure. Orally administered BCP is reportedly detected in its intact form in mice...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2021-01-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81181-z |