Betulinic acid shows anticancer activity against equine melanoma cells and permeates isolated equine skin in vitro
Abstract Background Equine malignant melanoma (EMM) is a frequently occurring dermoepidermal tumor in grey horses. Currently available therapies are either challenging or inefficient. Betulinic acid (BA), a naturally occurring triterpenoid, is a promising compound for cancer treatment. To evaluate t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-02-01
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Series: | BMC Veterinary Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-020-2262-5 |