The Pluripotent Activities of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester

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.

Keywords

• caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE)
• propolis
• inflammation
• antioxidant
• NF-κB