Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun organic chemistry Any
terpene formed from sixisoprene units , and having thirtycarbon atoms ; they are relativelyrare .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word triterpene.
Examples
-
Black cohosh contains triterpene glycosides, isoflavones, and aromatic acids, and affects the endocrine system, producing effects similar to those of estriol, a form of estrogen.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
-
Black cohosh contains triterpene glycosides, isoflavones, and aromatic acids, and affects the endocrine system, producing effects similar to those of estriol, a form of estrogen.
The Best Alternative Medicine Dr. Kenneth R. Pelletier 2000
-
NICHOLAS, J. (1961) Determination of sterol and triterpene content of Ocimum basilicum and Salvia officinalis at various stages of growth.
Chapter 5 1953
-
BRIESKORN, C.H. and ZWEYROHN, G. (1970) The occurrence of three triterpene acids in the leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis L. Pharmazie, 25, 488 -
Chapter 5 1953
-
Part I l: The isolation of taraxasterol and a new triterpene, tirucallol, from Euphorbia tirucalli.
Chapter 5 1953
-
Part X I I l: The structure of a new triterpene from Euphorbia neriifolia L. Tetrahedron, 29, 3909 - 3914.
Chapter 5 1953
-
Squalene is a hydrocarbon and a triterpene, and is a natural and vital part of the synthesis of cholesterol, steroid hormones, and vitamin D in the human body.
The Guardian World News Johnny McDevitt 2011
-
Its major bioactive constituents are the triterpene saponins known as ginsenosides.
BioMed Central - Latest articles Chao Sun 2010
-
Its major bioactive constituents are the triterpene saponins known as ginsenosides.
-
C, Yuan X, Dou Q. P (2006) Celastrol, a triterpene extracted from the Chinese
PLoS Biology: New Articles Daniel W. Neef et al. 2010
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.