Multiple molecular targets in breast cancer therapy by betulinic acid

Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer in the world, and is by far the most prevalent form of cancer in women. However, the efficacy of current treatments for breast cancer is limited. In addition to the high risk of recurrence, some of these have side effects that significantly reduce the quality of life. Therefore, new avenues of treatment for breast cancer are needed. Betulinic acid (BA), a pipeline anticancer drug, exerts...