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| Name | triterpenoids |
| Common Name | triterpenes |
| Chemical Formula | varies |
| Chemical Class | triterpenoids |
| IUPAC Name | varies |
| CAS Number | varies |
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| Therapeutic Action | Allopathic:Anti-inflammatory; antitumor; antiviral; immunomodulator; Herbal:Anti-inflammatory; adaptogen; immune modulator; TCM:tonifies qi; generates fluids; calms spirit; Ayurvedic:rejuvenative |
| Toxicity | generally low; varies by specific compound |
| Solubility | lipophilic; poorly water soluble |
| Pharmacological Effects | Anti-inflammatory; Antioxidant; anticancer; hepatoprotective; neuroprotective; immunomodulatory |
| Found in Herbs | Panax ginseng; Panax quinquefolius; Glycyrrhiza glabra; Centella asiatica; Withania somnifera; Ganoderma lucidum; Azadirachta indica; Boswellia serrata; Tripterygium wilfordii |
| Found in Foods | apples; olives; figs; avocados; beans; legumes |
| Found in Drugs | betulinic acid derivatives; bardoxolone methyl; ginseng extracts |
| Research Notes | large class of natural products derived from six isoprene units; many exhibit pentacyclic or tetracyclic structures; widely studied for pharmacological potential including NF-kB inhibition and apoptosis induction |
| Reference | PubChem Class: Triterpenoids;Wikipedia: Triterpene |
| URL | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/class/triterpenoids |
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