Maslinic Acid, a Natural Phytoalexin-Type Triterpene from Olives — A Promising Nutraceutical?

Maslinic acid is a pentacyclic triterpene found in a variety of natural sources, ranging from herbal remedies used in traditional Asian medicine to edible vegetables and fruits present in the Mediterranean diet. In recent years, several studies have proved that maslinic acid exerts a wide range of b...

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Main Authors: Glòria Lozano-Mena, Marta Sánchez-González, M. Emília Juan, Joana M. Planas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/8/11538