Inflammation is a primary response of the innate immune system against various infections. Macrophages are a type of immune cell that have a critical role in the inflammation. Recent studies reported that various natural compounds could regulate immune responses such as inflammation. Trans-cinnamaldehyde (TCA) is a natural compound from cinnamon, especially abundant in cinnamon bark. Previous studies reported that TCA has anti-biofilm, anti-microbial, and anti-cancer activities. However, the anti-inflammatory effects and the mechanism of TCA on macrophages are still unknown.

Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

2018

http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08923973.2018.1424902

Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol