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C30H48O3 [3 records]
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
- oleanolic acid
1, record 1, English, oleanolic%20acid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- carophyllin 2, record 1, English, carophyllin
- oleanic acid 3, record 1, English, oleanic%20acid
- olean-12-en-3beta-olic acid 2, record 1, English, olean%2D12%2Den%2D3beta%2Dolic%20acid
- olean-12-en-3ß-olic acid 2, record 1, English, olean%2D12%2Den%2D3%C3%9F%2Dolic%20acid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The herb has significant amounts of oleanolic acid and its isomer ursolic acid, both pentacyclic triterpenes that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anticancer potential. 4, record 1, English, - oleanolic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C30H48O3 5, record 1, English, - oleanolic%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 oléanolique
1, record 1, French, acide%20ol%C3%A9anolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il semble que des concentrations de 5 à 1 000 µg par millilitre d'acide oléanolique soient efficaces pour lutter contre le [Streptococcus mutans et le Porphyromonas gingivalis]. D'autre part, une concentration de 30 µg par millilitre inhibe la fixation (responsable de la plaque dentaire constituée d'un microfilm de bactéries) de Streptococcus mutans sur l'émail des dents [...] 2, record 1, French, - acide%20ol%C3%A9anolique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C30H48O3 3, record 1, French, - acide%20ol%C3%A9anolique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido oleanólico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20olean%C3%B3lico
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C30H48O3 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20olean%C3%B3lico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- betulinic acid
1, record 2, English, betulinic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BA 2, record 2, English, BA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mairin 2, record 2, English, mairin
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dibasic acid, slightly soluble in water, ethyl alcohol, and acetone. 3, record 2, English, - betulinic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Betulinic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene. It has several botanical sources, but can also be chemically derived from betulin, a substance found in abundance in the outer bark of white birch trees (Betula alba). Betulinic acid has been found to selectively kill human melanoma cells while leaving healthy cells alive. 4, record 2, English, - betulinic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula : C30H48O3 5, record 2, English, - betulinic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide bétulinique
1, record 2, French, acide%20b%C3%A9tulinique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'acide bétulinique est cytotoxique in vitro et in vivo : il inhibe sélectivement, en induisant l'apoptose, la croissance de mélanomes humains développés sur souris. Certains amides de l'acide bétulinique (amide de l'acide 11-amino-undécanoïque et RPR 103611) sont des inhibiteurs puissants et sélectifs de la réplication du virus HIV-1. 2, record 2, French, - acide%20b%C3%A9tulinique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C30H48O3 3, record 2, French, - acide%20b%C3%A9tulinique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ursolic acid
1, record 3, English, ursolic%20acid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 3beta-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid 2, record 3, English, 3beta%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2Den%2D28%2Doic%20acid
- 3ß-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid 2, record 3, English, 3%C3%9F%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2Den%2D28%2Doic%20acid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C30H48O3 5, record 3, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide ursolique
1, record 3, French, acide%20ursolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acide 3bêta-hydroxyurs-12-én-28-oïque 2, record 3, 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 3, French, acide%203%C3%9F%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2D%C3%A9n%2D28%2Do%C3%AFque
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - acide%20ursolique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C30H48O3 4, record 3, French, - acide%20ursolique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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