Chemical, molecular and structural studies of Boswellia species: β-Boswellic Aldehyde and 3-epi-11β-Dihydroxy BA as precursors in biosynthesis of boswellic acids. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2018 The distribution and biosynthesis of boswellic acids (BAs) is scarce in current literature. Present study aims to elucidate the BAs biosynthetic and its diversity in the resins of Boswellia sacra and Boswellia papyrifera.
Ahmed Al-Harrasi +7 more
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Boswellic Acids with Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Properties from Frankincense [PDF]
Natural Product Communications, 2008 Frankincense, a gum resin secreted from barks of Boswellia species, is reputed in Arabian folk medicine to improve the memory. In this study, the acetylcholinesterase inhibitory effect of extracts of frankincense and their constituents were investigated.
Masahiro Ota, Peter J. Houghton
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Phytochemistry and potential therapeutic actions of Boswellic acids: A mini-review
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2017 The pentacyclic triterpenic acids isolated from the oleo gum resin of various Boswellia species are collectively called as Boswellic acids (BA). The oleo gum resin obtained from Indian variety i.e.
Farah Iram, Shah Alam Khan, Asif Husain
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Enhanced absorption of boswellic acids by a micellar solubilized delivery form of Boswellia extract
NFS Journal, 2018 Background: Boswellic acids (BAs) the pharmacologically active ingredients of the gum resin extract of Boswellia serrata are known for their anti-inflammatory effects. However they suffer from poor bioavailability because of their hydrophobicity and poor
Jürgen Meins +2 more
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Integrating Epoxidation, High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy to Unravel the Complex Profile of Boswellic Acids and Related Compounds in the Boswellia serrata Gum Resin Extract [PDF]
MoleculesThe chemical characterization of natural products is often a complex task that demands powerful analytical techniques. Liquid chromatography with high-resolution tandem mass spectrometry (HRMS/MS) is often employed, yet it can face hard challenges when ...
Andrea Castellaneta +5 more
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Boswellic Acids in Chronic Inflammatory Diseases [PDF]
Planta Medica, 2006 Oleogum resins from BOSWELLIA species are used in traditional medicine in India and African countries for the treatment of a variety of diseases. Animal experiments showed anti-inflammatory activity of the extract. The mechanism of this action is due to some boswellic acids.
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Molecular Determinants of the Response of Tumor Cells to Boswellic Acids [PDF]
Pharmaceuticals, 2011 Frankincense (Boswellia serrata, B. carterii) is used as traditional remedy to treat inflammatory diseases. The molecular effects of the active ingredients, the boswellic acids, on the immune system have previously been studied and verified in several ...
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Development and Evaluation of an Anti-Inflammatory Emulsion: Skin Penetration, Physicochemical Properties, and Fibroblast Viability Assessment [PDF]
PharmaceuticsBackground/Objectives. Chronic inflammatory skin disorders, such as atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, require safe and effective topical treatments.
Jolita Stabrauskiene +4 more
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Boswellia serrata Preserves Intestinal Epithelial Barrier from Oxidative and Inflammatory Damage [PDF]
, 2015 Aminosalicylates, corticosteroids and immunosuppressants are currently the therapeutic choices in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), however, with limited remission and often serious side effects.
Brun, Paola +10 more
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Haematotoxic effects of methanolic extract of oleo gum resin (frankinccense) in rats
Science Progress, 2021 In several parts of the world, Boswellia sacra Fluck. is one of the most commonly used herbs for the treatment of arthritis. Its usage should be validated in light of recent findings of haematotoxicity.
AbdulRahman A I Alyahya +9 more
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