2009•Science and Technology of Food IndustryRequires access
Research progress and foreground of betulin and betulinic acid
Qihe Chen
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Abstract
Betulin and betulinic acid,triterpenes found in many plant species,have attracted attention recently due to their important physiological and pharmacological properties,such as anti-HIV and anti-cancer activities. This paper reviews about the origin,derivative process,physiological activity and preparation method of betulin and betulinic acid in these years.