Biological and Pharmacological Activities of Squalene and Related Compounds: Potential Uses in Cosmetic Dermatology
Squalene is a triterpene that is an intermediate in the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway. It was so named because of its occurrence in shark liver oil, which contains large quantities and is considered its richest source. However, it is widely distributed in nature, with reasonable amounts found in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/14/1/540/ |