Propolis Component Accelerates Wound Healing Caffeic Acid Phenetyl Ester Accelerates Cutaneous Wound Healing in a Rat Model and Decreases Oxidative Stress Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, Volume 32 Issue 6 Page 709-715, November 2007 http://apitherapy.blogspot.com/2007/12/propolis-component-accelerates-wound.html Background. Cutaneous injury causes a depression in antioxidant status, as reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced in response to injury. Aim. To determine the effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE), an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, on wound healing in rats... ****************************************************** * Full guidelines for BEE-L posting are at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm * ******************************************************