Study of the betulin enriched birch bark extracts effects on human carcinoma cells and ear inflammation
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pentacyclic triterpenes, mainly betulin and betulinic acid, are valuable anticancer agents found in the bark of birch tree. This study evaluates birch bark extracts for the active principles composition.</p> <p>Results<...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | Chemistry Central Journal |
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Online Access: | http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/6/1/137 |