Zingiberene (α-Zingiberene) is a monocyclic sesquiterpene which is the predominant constituent of ginger with oil content (Zingiber officinale). Neuroprotective potential^[1]. Zingiberene triggersautophagy. Anticancer activity^[2].

Zingiberene (6.25, 12.5, 25, 50 and 100 μg/mL; 24 hours) attenuates hydrogen peroxide-induced toxicity in neuronal cells^[1].
Zingiberene (0, 10, 20 and 40 μM; 24 hours) considerably inhibits the proliferation of Colon cancer (CC) cells^[2].

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Liquid

C₁₅H₂₄

495-60-3

姜烯；α-姜烯

• Terpenoids
• Sesquiterpenes

• Plants
• Zingiberaceae
• Zingiber officinale

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