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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
Online Access: | http://www.lipidworld.com/content/8/1/51 |