Pentacyclic Triterpene Distribution in Various Plants – Rich Sources for a New Group of Multi-Potent Plant Extracts
Pentacyclic triterpenes are secondary plant metabolites widespread in fruit peel, leaves and stem bark. In particular the lupane-, oleanane-, and ursane triterpenes display various pharmacological effects while being devoid of prominent toxicity. Therefore, these triterpenes are promising leading co...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2009-06-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/14/6/2016/ |