Immunomodulatory functions of β-damascone, a major component of rose fragrance (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

Immunomodulatory functions of β-damascone, a major component of rose fragrance

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Overactivation of dendritic cells (DCs), components of the immune system, can cause immune diseases. β-damascone, a constituent of rose fragrance was identified as a natural, potent immunomodulator of DC cell functions.

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Chiharu Nishiyama from Tokyo University of Science

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