CAS 472-15-1: Betulinic acid

M01408 - Betulinic acid

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Carboxylic acid with alcohol function

Betulinic acid, a lupane-type triterpene from white birch bark, has antiretroviral, antimalarial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties.

Applications Betulinic Acid is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid. Betulinic Acid displays anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV activity. Betulinic Acid selectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells by directly activating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis through a p53- and CD95-independent mechanism. Betulinic Acid also exhibits TGR5 agonist activity References Pisha, E. et al.: Nat. Med., 1, 1046 (1995); Fulda, S. et al.: Cancer Res., 57, 4956 (1997); Kashiwada, Y. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 39, 1016 (1996); Genet, C. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 53, 178 (2010);

Applications Betulinic Acid-d3 is the isotope labelled analog of Betulinic Acid (B330250); a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid that displays anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV activity. Betulinic Acid selectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells by directly activating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis through a p53- and CD95-independent mechanism. Betulinic Acid also exhibits TGR5 agonist activity. References Pisha, E. et al.: Nat. Med., 1, 1046 (1995); Fulda, S. et al.: Cancer Res., 57, 4956 (1997); Kashiwada, Y. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 39, 1016 (1996); Genet, C. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 53, 178 (2010)

Betulinic acid

Applications 3-epi-Betulinic Acid-d3 is an isotope labelled analog of Betulinic Acid (B330250); a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid that displays anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV activity. Betulinic Acid selectively induces apoptosis in tumor cells by directly activating the mitochondrial pathway of apoptosis through a p53- and CD95-independent mechanism. Betulinic Acid also exhibits TGR5 agonist activity. In addition, 3-epi-Betulinic Acid-d3 is an epimer by-product isomer of Betulinic Acid-d3 (B330252). References Pisha, E. et al.: Nat. Med., 1, 1046 (1995); Fulda, S. et al.: Cancer Res., 57, 4956 (1997); Kashiwada, Y. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 39, 1016 (1996); Genet, C. et al.: J. Med. Chem., 53, 178 (2010)

Betulinic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid, which is derived from the bark of birch trees among other plants. This compound exerts its effects primarily through the induction of apoptosis in cancer cells, interference with viral replication, and modulation of inflammatory pathways. Its mode of action includes mitochondrial membrane potential disruption, inhibition of topoisomerase, and interaction with the NF-kB signaling pathway. The uses and applications of Betulinic acid are extensive within pharmaceutical and biomedical research. It is under investigation for its anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties. In oncology, Betulinic acid is explored for its potential in treating melanoma and other malignancies due to its ability to selectively target tumor cells while sparing normal cells. Its antiviral activities are being studied against HIV, among other viruses, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent. Additionally, its anti-inflammatory effects offer promise in treating chronic inflammatory diseases. The diverse activities of Betulinic acid make it a focal point of research in developing new therapeutic strategies.

Betulinic acid is a natural pentacyclic triterpenoid, acts as a eukaryotic topoisomerase I inhibitor, with an IC50 of 5 μM, and possesses anti-HIV, anti-malarial, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties.Betulinic acid is a selective inducer of apoptosis in tumor cells, it inhibits activation of NF-kappaB and NF-kappaB-regulated gene expression induced by carcinogens and inflammatory stimuli.

Betulinic acid with hplc

Betulinic acid

Betulinic acid analytical standard provided with w/w absolute assay, to be used for quantitative titration.