Prodrugs of triterpenoids and their derivatives.
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ID: ALA4265869
Journal: Eur J Med Chem
Title: Prodrugs of triterpenoids and their derivatives.
Authors: Zhou M, Zhang RH, Wang M, Xu GB, Liao SG.
Abstract: Triterpenoids are structurally diverse organic compounds that exist widely as natural products. Triterpenoids and their derivatives possess a wide range of biological effects including hepatoprotective, hypoglycemic, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and antitumor activities. In particular, the lupane-, oleanane-, and ursane-type triterpenes have been reported to exhibit pharmacological effects without prominent toxicity even at higher concentrations. Whereas, the poor drug-like properties (e.g., low solubility and selectivity, poor bioavailability, and short half-life) severely limit their applications. This review summarized the advances in prodrug strategies for improving the drug-like properties of different types of triterpenoids, and the information indicated in the review will surely stimulate further efforts toward the development of these compounds for potential clinical uses.
CiteXplore: 28329729
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2017.03.005
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