Abstract:Ursolic acid (UA) is a ursane-type pentacyclic triterpenoid compound,
naturally produced in plants via specialized metabolism and exhibits
vast range of remarkable physiological activities and pharmacological
manifestations. Owing to significant safety and efficacy in different
medical conditions, UA may serve as a backbone to produce its
derivatives with novel therapeutic functions. This review systematically
provides an overview of the pharmacological activities, acquisition
methods and structural modificati… Show more
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