Ursolic Acid—A Pentacyclic Triterpenoid with a Wide Spectrum of Pharmacological Activities

Ursolic acid (UA) is a natural terpene compound exhibiting many pharmaceutical properties. In this review the current state of knowledge about the health-promoting properties of this widespread, biologically active compound, as well as information about its occurrence and biosynthesis are presented....

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Main Authors: Łukasz Woźniak, Sylwia Skąpska, Krystian Marszałek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/11/19721