Synthesis of asiatic acid derivatives and their cytotoxic activity
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DOI: 10.1007/s00044-018-2176-y
Abstract: Twenty-eight compounds, including 24 new (4–22, 25–26, and 28–30) and four known (2, 23, 24, and 27) have been synthesized starting from asiatic acid (1), which was isolated from Centella asiatica. The preparation procedure included… read more here.
Keywords: cell lines; synthesis asiatic; asiatic acid; cell ... See more keywords
Asiatic acid potentiates the activity of common antidepressant drugs in mice
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DOI: 10.1007/s00213-025-06827-6
Abstract: Conventional pharmacotherapy for depression faces numerous challenges, including side effects. Moreover, less than 50–70% of patients fully respond to treatment, and 20–30% experience recurrence. This has led to a growing interest in alternative treatments, particularly… read more here.
Keywords: asiatic acid; acid potentiates; imipramine reboxetine; acid ... See more keywords
Asiatic Acid Attenuates Bone Loss by Regulating Osteoclastic Differentiation
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DOI: 10.1007/s00223-019-00596-z
Abstract: Anti-resorptive agents like bisphosphonates have been widely used for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. However, their long-term safety and efficacy are still controversial. This study is to examine the effect of Asiatic acid (AA) in… read more here.
Keywords: osteoclastic differentiation; differentiation; bone loss; asiatic acid ... See more keywords
Obesity-alleviating potential of asiatic acid and its effects on ACC1, UCP2, and CPT1 mRNA expression in high fat diet-induced obese Sprague–Dawley rats
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DOI: 10.1007/s11010-017-3199-2
Abstract: The present study evaluated the effects of asiatic acid (AA), a pentacyclic triterpenoid from Centella asiatica on lipid metabolism parameters in a rat model of obesity induced using a high fat diet (HFD) for 42 days.… read more here.
Keywords: fat diet; cpt1 mrna; high fat; expression ... See more keywords
Transformation of asiatic acid into a mitocanic, bimodal-acting rhodamine B conjugate of nanomolar cytotoxicity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2018.09.066
Abstract: Based on their biological activity natural products continue to represent optimal lead structures for the development of novel drug candidates. We focused on the syntheses of several derivatives of the triterpene asiatic acid and on… read more here.
Keywords: cytotoxicity; rhodamine conjugate; asiatic acid;
Oxidative stress and hepatocellular mitochondrial dysfunction attenuated by asiatic acid in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jksus.2021.101369
Abstract: Abstract Oxidative stress produced by mitochondria is one of the main causes for diabetes associated complications. This study was planned to assess the efficacy of asiatic acid (AA) on oxidative stress mediated hepatocellular mitochondrial dysfunction… read more here.
Keywords: mitochondrial dysfunction; hepatocellular mitochondrial; diabetic rats; asiatic acid ... See more keywords
Asiatic acid attenuates diabetic retinopathy through TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB p65 mediated modulation of microglia polarization.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2021.119567
Abstract: AIM This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Asiatic acid (AA), a naturally occurring compound of pentacyclic triterpenoid, on the pathological processes of diabetic retinopathy (DR). METHODS SD rats were induced to develop early… read more here.
Keywords: myd88 p65; diabetic retinopathy; tlr4 myd88; polarization ... See more keywords
Asiatic acid inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory response in endometrial epithelial cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2018.01.022
Abstract: Accumulating evidence indicates that asiatic acid, a natural triterpene isolated from Centella asiatica, has anti-inflammatory activity. However, the anti-inflammatory effects of asiatic acid on LPS-stimulated endometrial epithelial cells and the involved molecular pathways have not… read more here.
Keywords: epithelial cells; lps induced; endometrial epithelial; asiatic acid ... See more keywords
Asiatic acid stabilizes cytoskeletal proteins and prevents TNF-α-induced disorganization of cell-cell junctions in human aortic endothelial cells.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vph.2018.08.005
Abstract: Endothelial hyperpermeability represents an initiating step in early atherosclerosis and it often occurs as a result of endothelial barrier dysfunction. Asiatic acid, a major triterpene isolated from Centella asiatica (L.) Urban, has previously been demonstrated… read more here.
Keywords: tnf induced; aortic endothelial; asiatic acid; acid ... See more keywords
Physicochemical and electrical properties of DPPC bilayer membranes in the presence of oleanolic or asiatic acid
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-79234-0
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the effect of selected compounds from the group of triterpene sapogenins on model phosphatidylcholine membranes. Two types of biological membrane model systems were used in the work, i.e., liposomes (microelectrophoresis… read more here.
Keywords: electrical properties; asiatic acid; physicochemical electrical; properties dppc ... See more keywords
Asiatic acid exerts an anti-psoriatic effect in the imiquimod-induced psoriasis model in mice
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DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2022.2048849
Abstract: Abstract Background: Psoriasis is a common skin disorder related to inflammation and immune response. However, many treatment modalities are present in the clinics, and drug conformity halts chronic treatment. Therefore, novel treatment options are still… read more here.
Keywords: imiquimod induced; acid; asiatic acid; induced psoriasis ... See more keywords