Suppressive effects of the kahweol and cafestol on cyclooxygenase‐2 expression in macrophages

Inducible cyclooxygenase‐2 (COX‐2) has been suggested to play a role in the processes of inflammation and carcinogenesis. Recent studies have shown the chemoprotective effects of kahweol and cafestol, which are coffee‐specific diterpenes. This study investigated the effects of kahweol and cafesto…