Triterpene compositions and methods for use thereof
US6689398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N5/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides novel saponin mixtures and compounds which are isolated from the species Acacia victoriae and methods for their use. These compounds may contain a triterpene moiety, such as acacic or oleanolic acid, to which oligosaccharides and monoterpenoid moieties are attached. The mixtures and compounds have properties related to the regulation of apoptosis and cytotoxicity of cells and exhibit potent anti-tumor effects against a variety of tumor cells.
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