Inhaled volatile β-caryophyllene is incorporated into the aortic wall and attenuates nicotine-induced aorta degeneration via a CB2 receptor-dependent pathway

Inhaled volatile β-caryophyllene is incorporated into the aortic wall and attenuates nicotine-induced aorta degeneration via a CB2 receptor-dependent pathway

β-caryophyllene (BCP) is a volatile bicyclic sesquiterpenoid found in essential oils obtained from several spices such as black pepper, oregano, basil, rosemary, cinnamon, and clove. BCP is a selective agonist of cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2 receptor), and orally administered BCP exhibits various bio...

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Main Authors: Chihiro Kishi, Mayo Higashihara, Yuki Takemoto, Moeka Kamei, Yuri Yoshioka, Shinichi Matsumura, Kazuya Yamada, Takanori Kobayashi, Yoshiharu Matahira, Tatsuya Moriyama, Nobuhiro Zaima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-09-01
Series:Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
Subjects:
β-caryophyllene
Nicotine
Vascular disease
CB2 receptor
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332222008125

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