Chemistry, biological activity, and chemotherapeutic potential of betulinic acid for the prevention and treatment of cancer and HIV infection

3β‐Hydroxy‐lup‐20(29)‐en‐28‐oic acid (betulinic acid) is a pentacyclic lupane‐type triterpene that is widely distributed throughout the plant kingdom. A variety of biological activities have been ascribed to betulinic acid including anti‐inflammatory and in vitro antimalarial effects. However, betul...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medicinal research reviews 2004-01, Vol.24 (1), p.90-114
Hauptverfasser: Cichewicz, Robert H., Kouzi, Samir A.
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