Abstract

Triterpenes are compounds of natural origin, which have numerously biological activities: anti-cancer properties, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. These substances can be isolated from plants, animals or fungi. Nowadays, when neoplasms are main cause of death, triterpenes can become an alternative method for treating cancer because of their cytotoxic properties and chemopreventive activities.

Details

Title
Triterpenes as Potentially Cytotoxic Compounds
Author
Chudzik, Malwina; Korzonek-Szlacheta, Ilona; Król, Wojciech
Pages
1610-1625
Publication year
2015
Publication date
2015
Publisher
MDPI AG
e-ISSN
14203049
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
1651200621
Copyright
Copyright MDPI AG 2015