Term Name: | betulinic acid |
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Synonyms: | 3beta-hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid, Betulinic acid, Mairin |
Definition: | A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is lupane having a double bond at position 20(29) as well as 3beta-hydroxy and 28-carboxy substituents. It is found in the bark and other plant parts of several species of plants including Syzygium claviflorum. It exhibits anti-HIV, antimalarial, antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory properties. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:3087] ( EBI ) |