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betulinic acid

Term ID
CHEBI:3087
Synonyms
  • 3beta-hydroxylup-20(29)-en-28-oic acid
  • Betulinic acid
  • Mairin
Definition
A pentacyclic triterpenoid that is lupane having a double bond at position 20(29) as well as 3beta-hydroxy and 28-carboxy substituents. It is found in the bark and other plant parts of several species of plants including Syzygium claviflorum. It exhibits anti-HIV, antimalarial, antineoplastic and anti-inflammatory properties.
References
Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has_parent_hydride
has_role
inverse has_functional_parent
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from betulinic acid
Phenotype where environments contain betulinic acid
Phenotype modified by environments containing betulinic acid
Human Disease Model
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