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Biological Activities of Novel Oleanolic Acid Derivatives from Bioconversion and Semi-Synthesis

202410 citationsOpen accessUniversity of Monastir

Abstract

Oleanolic acid (OA) is a vegetable chemical that is present naturally in a number of edible and medicinal botanicals. It has been extensively studied by medicinal chemists and scientific researchers due to its biological activity against a wide range of diseases. A significant number of researchers have synthesized a variety of analogues of OA by modifying its structure with the intention of creating more potent biological agents and improving its pharmaceutical properties. In recent years, chemical and enzymatic techniques have been employed extensively to investigate and modify the chemical structure of OA. This review presents recent advancements in medical chemistry for the structural modification of OA, with a special focus on the biotransformation, semi-synthesis and relationship between the modified structures and their biopharmaceutical properties.

Research topics

  • Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
  • Phytochemistry and Bioactive Compounds
  • Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities

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DOI: 10.3390/molecules29133091

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