Maslinic acid

Maslinic acid
Maslinic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 4373-41-5 YesY
PubChem 73659
ChEMBL CHEMBL201515 N
Jmol-3D images Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C30H48O4
Molar mass 472.70 g/mol
 N acid (verify) (what is: YesY/N?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Maslinic acid is a compound derived from dry olive-pomace oil (an olive skin wax) which is a byproduct of olive oil extraction. It is a member of the group of triterpenes known as oleananes.

Biological activities

Research at the University of Granada and Hospital Carlos III in Madrid indicates that maslinic acid inhibits serine proteases, key enzymes necessary for the spread of HIV within an individual's body.[1]

Also, research at the University of Barcelona suggests that maslinic acid may prevent colon cancer by acting as an antiproliferative of colon cancer cells.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Compound From Olive-pomace Oil Inhibits HIV Spread". sciencedaily.com. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070709111536.htm. Retrieved 2009-06-16. 
  2. ^ Juan ME, et al. (2008). "Antiproliferative and apoptosis-inducing effects of maslinic and oleanolic acids, two pentacyclic triterpenes from olives, on HT-29 colon cancer cells". Br J Nutr 100 (1): 36–43. doi:10.1017/S0007114508882979. PMID 18298868. 

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