High cytotoxicity of betulin towards fish and murine fibroblasts: Is betulin safe for nonneoplastic cells?

Abstract Background Betulin, a natural pentacyclic triterpene with the lupane structure that is present in significant amounts in the outer bark of birch, is known for its broad array of biological and pharmacological properties. Betulin has attracted attention as a potential, natural-origin antimic...

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Main Authors: Joanna Małaczewska, Edyta Kaczorek-Łukowska, Barbara Kazuń
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02905-x