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Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA)
Meta-analysisMechanism of Action
5-LOX inhibition (selective), NF-kB inhibition, topoisomerase inhibition, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer
Research Notes
Selective 5-LOX inhibition — basis for anti-inflammatory use in arthritis. Anti-cancer effects in multiple cell lines. Clinical trials showed benefit in osteoarthritis comparable to celecoxib.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Pentacyclic triterpene
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Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA)
Pentacyclic triterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties
Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Related Compounds (Pentacyclic triterpene)
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