Term Name: | weigelic acid |
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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 ) |