Myristicin is an orally bioavailable serotonin receptor antagonist and a weak monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. It also exhibits anti-cancer effects on gastric cancer cells by inhibiting the EGFR/ERK signaling pathway. Myristicin is the main component of nutmeg essential oil and possesses anti-cancer, anti-proliferative, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and apoptosis-inducing properties.
- Serotonin receptor antagonist
- Weak monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor
- Inhibits EGFR/ERK signaling pathway in gastric cancer cells
- Anti-cancer and anti-proliferative effects
- Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Induces apoptosis
- Main component of nutmeg essential oil