Triterpenoid
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Triterpenoids are terpenoid derviatives of triterpene molecules.
They may have useful anti-cancer properties.[1]
Notable examples
- Betulinic acid, possible anti-cancer drug
- Bardoxolone methyl, inflammation modulator
- Triterpenoid saponins
[edit] References
- ^ Laszczyk, Melanie (2009). "Pentacyclic Triterpenes of the Lupane, Oleanane and Ursane Group as Tools in Cancer Therapy". Planta Medica 75 (15): 1549–60. doi:10.1055/s-0029-1186102. PMID 19742422.
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