Plant-derived triterpenoids and analogues as antitumor and anti-HIV agents?

Natural Product Reports Pub Date: 2009-08-13 DOI: 10.1039/B810774M

Abstract

Covering: January 2006 to December 2008

This article reviews the antitumor and anti-HIV activities of naturally occurring triterpenoids, including the lupane, ursane, oleanane, lanostane, dammarane, and miscellaneous scaffolds. Structure–activity relationships of selected natural compounds and their synthetic derivatives are also discussed.

Graphical abstract: Plant-derived triterpenoids and analogues as antitumor and anti-HIV agents
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