Research progress of acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid on its anti-cancer activity

Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA) is one of the triterpenes in the gum resin of the Boswellia serrata and Boswellia carterii,also known as Salai guggal or Indian frankincense.There has been growing interst in anti-tumor activity of AKBA.This review will summarize the latest advances of AKBA on anti-tumor activity for the better understanding of this compound and its further applications. Key words: Frankincense;  Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid;  Anti-cancer activity