Propolis Component ‘Shows Promise’ as Treatment for Pancreatitis

Effects of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester on Pancreatitis in Rats
Journal of Surgical Research, Articles in Press

Background: This study investigated the effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) induced by glycodeoxycholic acid in rats. CAPE, an active component of honeybee propolis, has previously been determined to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer activities…

Conclusions: These results indicate that CAPE had beneficial effects on the course of ANP in rats and suggest that CAPE shows promise as a treatment for ANP.