Triterpene

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Triterpenes consist of six isoprene units and have the molecular formula C30H48. Animal- and plant-derived triterpenes exist, such as: ambrein, ganoderic acid, and squalene.

Triterpenoids are thought of as modified triterpenes, such as lanosterol.

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