Ursolic and oleanolic acids: Plant metabolites with neuroprotective potential
E Gudoityte, O Arandarcikaite, I Mazeikiene… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Ursolic and oleanolic acids are secondary plant metabolites that are known to be involved in
the plant defence system against water loss and pathogens. Nowadays these triterpenoids …
the plant defence system against water loss and pathogens. Nowadays these triterpenoids …
Oleanane-, ursane-, and quinone methide friedelane-type triterpenoid derivatives: Recent advances in cancer treatment
JAR Salvador, AS Leal, AS Valdeira… - European Journal of …, 2017 - Elsevier
Natural pentacyclic triterpenoids (PTs) have been often reported to exhibit a wide range of
biological activities. Among them, the anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities are the …
biological activities. Among them, the anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities are the …
Ursolic acid in cancer prevention and treatment: molecular targets, pharmacokinetics and clinical studies
MK Shanmugam, X Dai, AP Kumar, BKH Tan… - Biochemical …, 2013 - Elsevier
Discovery of bioactive molecules and elucidation of their molecular mechanisms open up an
enormous opportunity for the development of improved therapy for different inflammatory …
enormous opportunity for the development of improved therapy for different inflammatory …
Chemo-and bioinformatics resources for in silico drug discovery from medicinal plants beyond their traditional use: a critical review
Covering: up to 2014 In silico approaches have been widely recognised to be useful for drug
discovery. Here, we consider the significance of available databases of medicinal plants and …
discovery. Here, we consider the significance of available databases of medicinal plants and …
Nanoformulations of ursolic acid: a modern natural anticancer molecule
L Wang, Q Yin, C Liu, Y Tang, C Sun… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background: Ursolic acid (UA) is a natural pentacyclic triterpene derived from fruit, herb, and
other plants. UA can act on molecular targets of various signaling pathways, inhibit the …
other plants. UA can act on molecular targets of various signaling pathways, inhibit the …
[HTML][HTML] Phytochemicals in diets for breast cancer prevention: The importance of resveratrol and ursolic acid
R Venugopal, RH Liu - Food Science and Human Wellness, 2012 - Elsevier
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in women in the United
States. A growing emphasis is being placed on alternative medicine and dietary approaches …
States. A growing emphasis is being placed on alternative medicine and dietary approaches …
Therapeutic potential of ursolic acid in cancer and diabetic neuropathy diseases
Ursolic acid (UA) is a pentacyclic triterpenoid frequently found in medicinal herbs and plants,
having numerous pharmacological effects. UA and its analogs treat multiple diseases …
having numerous pharmacological effects. UA and its analogs treat multiple diseases …
Synthesis of 2-alkoxy and 2-benzyloxy analogues of estradiol as anti-breast cancer agents through microtubule stabilization
Methoxyestradiol (2ME2) is an investigational anticancer drug. In the present study, 2-
alkoxyesters/acid and 2-benzyloxy analogues of estradiol have been synthesized as …
alkoxyesters/acid and 2-benzyloxy analogues of estradiol have been synthesized as …
Evidence of the beneficial effects of ursolic acid against lung cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. Despite current
treatment approaches that include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapies …
treatment approaches that include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapies …
Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel aniline-derived asiatic acid derivatives as potential anticancer agents
JF Li, RZ Huang, GY Yao, MY Ye, HS Wang… - European Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Asiatic acid (AA) derivatives 4 and 5 modified at the C-11 and C-28 positions were designed
and synthesized, their structures were confirmed using HRMS, 1 H NMR and 13 C NMR. In …
and synthesized, their structures were confirmed using HRMS, 1 H NMR and 13 C NMR. In …