Research Article

Semisynthesis of Derivatives of Oleanolic Acid from Syzygium aromaticum and Their Antinociceptive and Anti-Inflammatory Properties

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Formalin-induced pain behavior test. OA (oleanolic acid), AOA (3-acetyloleanolic acid), AOAm (28-methylester, 3-acetyloleanane), and OAm (28-methyloleanane). Results are presented as mean number of licks/bites ± SEM for 6 animals; and . (a) shows a comparison of the tested compounds with control group, whereas (b) shows the comparison of the oleanane derivatives with OA.
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