Term Name: weigelic acid
Synonyms: (1beta,2alpha,3alpha)-1,2,3,23-tetrahydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid
Definition: A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is urs-12-ene substituted by hydroxy groups at positions 1, 2, 3 and 23 and a carboxy group at position 28 (the 1beta,2alpha,3alpha stereoisomer). Isolated from Weigela subsessilis, it exhibits anticomplement activity against complement induced hemolysis.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:66321]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: monocarboxylic acid pentacyclic triterpenoid tetrol
has_parent_hydride: ursane
has_role: metabolite