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AKBA (3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid)
Meta-analysisMechanism of Action
Selective 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor (non-competitive, non-redox); NF-κB inhibition; topoisomerase I/II inhibitor (anti-tumour)
Research Notes
Most potent 5-LOX inhibitor in boswellic acid family. Cochrane reviews support OA efficacy. Anti-tumour activity in glioblastoma cell lines (PMID: 21788092).
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Pentacyclic triterpene
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AKBA (3-O-Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid)
Pentacyclic triterpeneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties
Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
Related Compounds (Pentacyclic triterpene)
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