Structure-Activity Relationship Study of Asiatic Acid Derivatives for New Wound Healing Agent

  • Published : 2006.07.01

Abstract

Ten semi-synthetic derivatives of asiatic acid were prepared and their wound healing effects were evaluated by employing a tensile strength assay and a wound area assay. Among them, ethoxymethyl 2-oxo-3,23-isopropylidene-asiatate (12) showed the strongest and the fastest wound healing activity. Furthermore, it left the smallest scar after healing.

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