Maslinic acid

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 This biochemistry article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.


Maslinic acid is a compound derived from dry olive-pomace oil (an olive skin wax) which is a byproduct of olive oil extraction. It is part of the oleananes triterpenes.


[edit] Medicinal Use

Research at the University of Granada and Hospital Carlos III in Madrid indicates that Maslinic acid inhibits serin-protease, key enzymes in the spread of HIV within an individual's body. [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Compound From Olive-pomace Oil Inhibits HIV Spread". Retrieved on 2007-07-10.