Boswellic acid inhibits expression of acid sphingomyelinase in intestinal cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Boswellic acid is a type of triterpenoids with antiinflammatory and antiproliferative properties. Sphingomyelin metabolism generates multiple lipid signals affecting cell proliferation, inflammation, and apoptosis. Upregulation of ac...

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Main Authors: Duan Rui-Dong, Zhang Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/8/1/51