NCBI Taxonomy: 2946439

Uvaol

C30H50O2 (442.38106)

Uvaol is a pentacyclic triterpene, found in the non-glyceride fraction of olive pomace oil (Olive pomace oil, also known as "orujo" olive oil, is a blend of refined-pomace oil and virgin olive oil, fit for human consumption). Pentacyclic triterpenes are natural compounds which are widely distributed in plants. These natural products have been demonstrated to possess anti-inflammatory properties. Triterpenoids have been reported to possess antioxidant properties, since they prevent lipid peroxidation and suppress superoxide anion generation. The triterpenes have a history of medicinal use in many Asian countries. Uvaol exhibits both pro- and anti-inflammatory properties depending on chemical structure and dose and may be useful in modulating the immune response; further studies are required to confirm the immunomodulatory behaviour of this triterpenoid, and characterise the mechanisms underlying the biphasic nature of some aspects of the inflammatory response. (PMID:17292619). Uvaol is a triterpenoid. It has a role as a metabolite. Uvaol is a natural product found in Salacia chinensis, Debregeasia saeneb, and other organisms with data available. Constituent of olive oil and Osmanthus fragrans (sweet osmanthus) A natural product found in Rhododendron ferrugineum. Uvaol, a triterpene present in olives and virgin olive oil, possesses anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant effects. Uvaol attenuates pleuritis and eosinophilic inflammation in ovalbumin-induced allergy in mice[1]. Uvaol, a triterpene present in olives and virgin olive oil, possesses anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant effects. Uvaol attenuates pleuritis and eosinophilic inflammation in ovalbumin-induced allergy in mice[1].