[8]-Shogaol, one of the pungent phenolic compounds in ginger, exhibits anti-platelet activity (IC50=5 μM) and inhibits COX-2 (IC50=17.5 μM). [8]-Shogaol induces apoptosis in human leukemia cells[1][2][3][4]. COX-2|17.5 μM (IC50)

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