摘要:
The invention relates to method of modulating lipid metabolism comprising contacting a cell with betulin, a betulin derivative, betulinic acid, a betulinic acid derivative, or a related steroid-like compound. In some aspects, the invention relates to the treatment of disorders of lipid metabolism. The invention further relates to methods of identifying compounds that modulate lipid metabolism. The invention also relates to the use of betulin, a betulin derivative, betulinic acid, a betulinic acid derivative, or a related steroid-like compound for preparation of a medicament for the treatment of a disorder of lipid metabolism.
摘要:
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.