Definition
ChEBI: 2alpha,19alpha-dihydroxy-3-oxo-12-ursen-28-oic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid that is urs-12-ene substituted by a carboxy group at position 28, alpha-configured hydroxy groups at positions 2 and 19 and an oxo group at position 3. Isolated from the whole plants of Geum japonicum, it exhibits activity against HIV-1 protease. It has a role as a metabolite and a HIV protease inhibitor. It is an oxo monocarboxylic acid, a diol, a pentacyclic triterpenoid and a secondary alpha-hydroxy ketone. It derives from a hydride of an ursane.
