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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Main Authors: Yuki Takemoto, Chihiro Kishi, Yuki Sugiura, Yuri Yoshioka, Shinichi Matsumura, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81181-z