[Survey of pharmacology of oleanolic acid].
OBJECTIVE
To summarize the pharmacological function of oleanolic acid.


METHODS
Based on the documents and related achievements, the pharmacological function and its mechanism including its clinical use were summed up.


CONCLUSIONS
Oleanolic Acid is a natural chemical which has wide-ranging function and abundant source. But we should place the emphasis on improving its biotic utilization and effect on clinical treatment.
Tian
Li-ting
LT
Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830054, Xinjiang, China.
Ma
Long
L
Du
Nian-sheng
NS
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / Q000494:pharmacology; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D009828:Oleanolic Acid / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000737:chemistry*
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D009828:Oleanolic Acid