Abstract: A novel glycyrrhetinic acid derivative. The glycyrrhetinic acid derivative is represented by the following general formula.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel pharmaceutically active triterpene derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, their use as medicaments, and the use of the compounds for the manufacture of specific medicaments. The present invention also concerns a method of treatment involving administration of the compounds. Specifically, the compounds are derivatives of betulinic acid having substitutions at one or more of the C-3, C2-8 and C-19 positions as further described herein. The novel compounds are useful as antiretroviral agents. In particular, the novel compounds are useful for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lupane triterpenoid derivatives and pharmaceutical use thereof, specifically relates to a lupane triterpenoid derivatives of formula (I)˜(III), a pharmaceutical composition and a combination preparation comprising a lupane triterpenoid derivatives or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a therapeutically-effective dose, particularly relates to the use in preparation of a medicament for the treatment of HIV-1/AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound characterized by the following Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein X, Y, and Z are as described herein. Compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment of HIV.

Abstract: The present invention relates to betulonic and betulinic acid derivatives and, in particular, to C-28 and C-3 derivatives. The present invention relates to betulonic acid esters, and dihydro-betulonic acid esters. Betulinic acid and derivatives thereof may be bound to a poly(alkylene glycol) (PAG) such as poly(ethylene glycol). Binding may be via a linker, such as a diamine, an amino acid, a peptide, an ester or a carbonate. The compounds of the present invention may be used for the treatment of cancer or a viral infection. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: A process for producing triterpene alcohol, comprising sequentially conducting the following steps (A) to (C): (A) subjecting ?-oryzanol to alkaline hydrolysis; (B) mixing the alkaline hydrolysate with a low polarity organic solvent, and extracting triterpene alcohol to obtain a triterpene alcohol-containing low polarity organic solvent; and (C) adding water to the triterpene alcohol-containing low polarity organic solvent thus obtained, removing the low polarity organic solvent, and then melting triterpene alcohol in hot water, followed by cooling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds characterized by having a structure according to the following Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment or prevention of HIV.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel betulinic acid derivatives and related compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions useful for therapeutic treatment of viral diseases and particularly HIV mediated diseases.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for preventing or treating anxiety, comprising betulinic acid or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for preventing or treating anxiety with betulinic acid or derivatives thereof are also provided. The invention further provides betulinic-acid containing preparations of plants of the family Marcgraviaceae having anxiolytic activity and methods for making such extracts and using them to prevent or treat anxiety in a subject.

Abstract: A method of treating prostate cancer by administering a pharmaceutically-acceptable amount of a crude extract of the indigenous Jamaican plant Ball Moss (Tillandsia Recurvata) comprising one or more cycloartane isolates, and the isolates used in the method for eliciting thereby a kinase inhibitory response of prostate cancer cells by selectively inhibiting MRCK? kinase and angiogenesis of (growth of new blood vessels) to reduce the viability of prostate cancer cells. The method and compounds holds promise as a chemopreventive agent, without causing excessive damage to normal cells.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, C-3 cycloalkenyl triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formulas I, II, III and IV: wherein X can be a C4-8 cycloalkyl, C4-8 cycloalkenyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkyl, C4-9 spirocycloalkenyl, C4-8 oxacycloalkyl, C4-8 dioxacycloalkyl, C6-8 oxacycloalkenyl, C6-8 dioxacycloalkenyl, C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkyl, or C6-9 oxaspirocycloalkenyl ring. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, C-17 bicyclic amines of triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formulas I, II and III: These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for producing 30-halogenated betulinic acid. Betulin is used as a raw material and selectively oxidized and halogenated to generate 30-betulinic acid, and the selected oxidation and halogenation agent has high selectivity and does not affect C-3 hydroxyl or carbon-carbon double bonds. Oxidation and halogenation are completed in one step, so the process route is short, the treatment method is simple, and the product is purified easily.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, C-17 and C-3 modified triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formulas I, II and III: These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oleogel-forming agent which comprises at least one highly dispersed triterpene. The invention also relates to an oleogel which comprises a nonpolar liquid in an amount ranging from 80% by weight to 99% by weight based on the total weight of the oleogel and an oleogel-forming agent comprising a highly dispersed triterpene in an amount ranging from 1% by weight to 20% by weight based on the total weight of the oleogel. The invention also relates to a method for producing an oleogel.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, alkyl and alkenyl C-3 modified betulinic acid derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formulas I, II, III and IV: a compound of Formula I a compound of Formula II a compound of Formula III and a compound of Formula IV These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel salts of Betulinic acid derivatives, to process for preparing such compounds, to use the compounds in treating diseases or disorders mediated by HIV infection, to methods for their therapeutic use and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, modified C-3 and C-28 betulinic acid derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of following formula (I): or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions including same and to the use thereof as a drug, in particular for treating a proliferative disease such as cancer.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, modified C-3 betulinic acid and other structurally related natural products derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, C-28 amines of C-3 modified betulinic acid derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to betulonic and betulinic acid derivatives and, in particular, to C-28 and C-3 derivatives. The present invention relates to betulonic acid esters, dihydro-betulonic acid esters, PAG-modified betulinic acid derivatives, and PAG-modified dihydro-betulinic acid derivatives. Betulinic acid and derivatives thereof may be bound to a poly(alkylene glycol) (PAG) such as poly(ethylene glycol). Binding may be via a linker, such as a diamine, an amino acid, a peptide, an ester or a carbonate. The compounds of the present invention may be used for the treatment of cancer or a viral infection. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention further provides processes for the preparation of the compounds of the present invention, for example, from betulin.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oleogel-forming agent which comprises at least one highly dispersed triterpene. The invention also relates to an oleogel which comprises a nonpolar liquid in an amount ranging from 80% by weight to 99% by weight based on the total weight of the oleogel and an oleogel-forming agent comprising a highly dispersed triterpene in an amount ranging from 1% by weight to 20% by weight based on the total weight of the oleogel. The invention also relates to a method for producing an oleogel.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein: the groups are as defined in the description, are useful for the preparation of medicaments for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders, in particular heart failure and hypertension. The compounds are inhibitors of the enzymatic activity of the Na+, K+-ATPase. They are useful for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disease caused by the hypertensive effects of endogenous ouabain, such as renal failure progression in autosomal dominant polycystic renal disease (ADPKD), preeclamptic hypertension and proteinuria and renal failure progression in patients with adducin polymorphisms.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates methods for inhibiting or preventing muscle atrophy or increasing muscle mass by providing to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of ursolic acid, a derivative thereof, or an analog of the ursane scaffold. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A process for producing triterpene alcohol, comprising sequentially conducting the following steps (A) to (C): (A) subjecting ?-oryzanol to alkaline hydrolysis; (B) mixing the alkaline hydrolysate with a low polarity organic solvent, and extracting triterpene alcohol to obtain a triterpene alcohol-containing low polarity organic solvent; and (C) adding water to the triterpene alcohol-containing low polarity organic solvent thus obtained, removing the low polarity organic solvent, and then melting triterpene alcohol in hot water, followed by cooling.

Abstract: The invention relates to 21-keto triterpene compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, X and Y are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. These compounds exhibit significant anti-HIV activity. Thus, the invention also relates to methods for prevention or treatment of HIV infections by administering therapeutically effective amounts of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the following formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a stereoisomer or a mixture of stereoisomers in any proportion, in particular a mixture of enantiomers, and particularly a racemate mixture, in which R represents a (C1-C10)alkyl group substituted with one or more, preferably one or two, groups chosen from COOH and NHR1, with R1 representing a hydrogen atom or a -Alk, —C(O)-Alk or —C(O)O-Alk group, Alk representing a (C1-C6)alkyl group, as well as a method for preparing them, and their use as a medicine, notably for treating an infection with a retrovirus such as HIV.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I: that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions for preventing or treating anxiety, comprising betulinic acid or derivatives thereof are provided. Methods for preventing or treating anxiety with betulinic acid or derivatives thereof are also provided. The invention further provides betulinic-acid containing preparations of plants of the family Marcgraviaceae having anxiolytic activity and methods for making such extracts and using them to prevent or treat anxiety in a subject.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, C-17 and C-3 modified triterpenoids that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors, as represented by compounds of Formulas I, II and III: These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: Compounds having drug and bio-affecting properties, their pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are set forth. In particular, C-28 amines of C-3 modified betulinic acid derivatives that possess unique antiviral activity are provided as HIV maturation inhibitors. These compounds are useful for the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention discloses 23-hydroxyl-betulinic acid derivatives, including 3-oxo-23-hydroxyl-betulinic acid, 3-oxo-23-hydroxyl-dihydrobetulinic acid, and 23-hydroxyl-dihydrobetulinic acid. The present invention also discloses the preparation methods thereof and medical applications as anti-tumor and anti-HIV agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound characterized by the following Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, X, and Y are as described herein. Compounds of the present invention are useful for the treatment of HIV-1.

Abstract: As described herein, the present invention provides compounds useful for treating or lessening the severity of a neurodegenerative disorder. The present invention also provides methods of treating or lessening the severity of such disorders wherein said method comprises administering to a patient a compound of the present invention, or composition thereof. Said method is useful for treating or lessening the severity of, for example, Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to 21-keto triterpene compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, X, and Y are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. These compounds exhibit significant anti-HIV activity. Thus, the invention also relates to methods for prevention or treatment of HIV infections by administering therapeutically effective amounts of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need of such treatment.

Abstract: Salts of 3-O-(3?,3?-dimethylsuccinyl)Betulinic acid (DSB) are disclosed. Particularly, the preparation, pharmaceutical evaluation, and in vivo bioavailability evaluation of N-methyl-D-glucamine and alkali metal salt forms of DSB are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions including these salt forms are used in methods of treating HIV and related diseases. Methods of making the salts of DSB and the pharmaceutical compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of following formula (I): or to a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, as well as to pharmaceutical compositions including same and to the use thereof as a drug, in particular for treating a proliferative disease such as cancer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a triterpene alkaloid of general formula (I). The invention also concerns a method for making same and use thereof as medicine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparation and isolation of betulin diacetate from birch bark from paper mills and its optional processing to betulin, wherein the birch bark is ground, mixed with two- to twenty-fold excess volume of water and is stirred so that all birch bark is dipped, then the fraction of the birch bark which floats on the surface is collected, said collected fraction is dried at the temperature in the range of from 50 to 85° C. and the betulin contained in the dried birch bark is then subjected to an acetylation reaction, after the acetylation the birch bark is dried at the temperature of from 50 to 100° C. and the formed betulin diacetate is then isolated from the birch bark by supercritical extraction of the birch bark with carbon dioxide at the pressure of 28-35 MPa and the temperature of from 50 to 100° C. and subsequently, the supercritical extract is recrystallized for direct use or for further processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating cancer selected from the group of cancers consisting of prostate cancer, renal cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, CNS cancer, melanoma, lung cancer, and bladder cancer. This method involves administering to a patient in need of such treatment a therapeutically effective amount of a betulinol derivative compound of Formula (I). Also disclosed are conjugated and immunoconjugated derivatives of the compound of Formula (I) as well as methods of making and using them.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel betulinic acid derivatives of formula (I), wherein R is C(?CH2)CH3 or CH(CH3)2; R2 together with the adjacent carbonyl group forms a carboxylic acid, carboxylic acid ester or amide or substituted amide; R3 or R4 are hydrogen or aryl with the proviso that both are not independently hydrogen or alkyl or R3 and R4 are combined together to form an aryl ring optionally substituted with a group X, wherein X is selected from halogen, alkyl, cyano, nitro, alkoxy, amino or substituted amine; Y is N or O; and R1 is zero when Y is O, and R1 is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl alkyl when Y is N, useful for inhibition of tumor cancer cells.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel pharmaceutically active compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, methods of making the compounds, polymorphic forms of the compounds, the compounds for use as medicaments, and use of the compounds for the manufacture of medicaments. The present invention also concerns a method of treatment involving administration of the compounds. Specifically, the compounds are certain salts of 3-O-(3?,3?-dimethylsuccinyl)betulinic acid, also known as “DSB.” The novel compounds are useful as antiretroviral agents. In particular, the novel compounds are useful for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (“HIV”).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of the general structure: which are substituted at the 3 and 28 positions, along with pharmaceutical formulations containing the same and methods of treating viral infections employing the same.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful for treating viral infection.

Abstract: The invention relates to 21-keto triterpene compounds of formula (I): wherein R1, X, and Y are as defined herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof. These compounds exhibit significant anti-HIV activity. Thus, the invention also relates to methods for prevention or treatment of HIV infections by administering therapeutically effective amounts of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof to a subject in need of such treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, crystal form, complex, hydrate, or hydrolysable ester thereof, in the preparation of a medicament for treating a patient suffering from leukaemia, cancer or other proliferative disorder. A further embodiment relates to the use a compound of formula (I) in an assay for detecting the phosphorylation state of cellular substrates. The present invention also relates to novel compounds of formula (I), and the chemical synthesis thereof.

Abstract: As described herein, the present invention provides compounds useful for treating or lessening the severity of a neurodegenerative disorder. The present invention also provides methods of treating or lessening the severity of such disorders wherein said method comprises administering to a patient a compound of the present invention, or composition thereof. Said method is useful for treating or lessening the severity of, for example, Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel betulinic acid derivatives with increased activity for the treatment of carcinomas and HIV diseases, a method for preparing such novel betulinic acid derivatives as well as their use as pharmaceuticals.