beta-Elemene

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Anti-tumor via cell cycle arrest and apoptosis induction; anti-angiogenic; enhances chemosensitivity

Research Notes

beta-Elemene has received clinical attention in China as an adjunct cancer therapy. Clinical trials demonstrate improved outcomes when combined with conventional chemotherapy.

Found In 1 Herb

Myrrh TCM (Mo Yao)

TCM

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene

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beta-Elemene

SesquiterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Sesquiterpene)

Acanthospermal sesquiterpenes(1)Armillaric acid(1)Beta-caryophyllene(1)Carotol(1)Daucol(1)Isofuranodiene(1)Nardosinone(1)Paniculatine(1)α-Cyperone(1)β-Caryophyllene(2)β-Elemene(1)

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