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3-HYDROXYURS-12-EN-28-OIC ACID [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ursolic acid
1, record 1, English, ursolic%20acid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 3beta-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid 2, record 1, English, 3beta%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2Den%2D28%2Doic%20acid
- 3ß-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid 2, record 1, English, 3%C3%9F%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2Den%2D28%2Doic%20acid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pentacyclic terpene that crystallizes from absolute alcohol solution, [is] found in leaves and berries of plants [and is] used in pharmaceutical and food industries as an emulsifying agent. 3, record 1, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid. It can be found in many plants including, apple, bilberry, cranberry, elder flower, peppermint, lavender, oregano, thyme, and prunes. Ursolic acid can be used both topically and internally. It is used in cosmetics for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is also used to treat burns. Ursolic acid has antifungal and antibacterial activities as well. 4, record 1, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C30H48O3 5, record 1, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide ursolique
1, record 1, French, acide%20ursolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide 3bêta-hydroxyurs-12-én-28-oïque 2, record 1, French, acide%203b%C3%AAta%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2D%C3%A9n%2D28%2Do%C3%AFque
masculine noun
- acide 3ß-hydroxyurs-12-én-28-oïque 2, record 1, French, acide%203%C3%9F%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2D%C3%A9n%2D28%2Do%C3%AFque
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est également à noter que les herbes de [la famille des lamiacées] contiennent de l'acide ursolique, une molécule anticancéreuse multifonctionnelle de par sa capacité à attaquer directement les cellules cancéreuses, d'empêcher l'angiogenèse et de bloquer l'inflammation. 3, record 1, French, - acide%20ursolique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C30H48O3 4, record 1, French, - acide%20ursolique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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