Maslinic acid

Maslinic acid is a compound derived from dry olive-pomace oil (an olive skin wax) which is a byproduct of olive oil extraction. It is part of the oleananes triterpenes.

Medicinal Use
Research at the University of Granada and Hospital Carlos III in Madrid indicates that Maslinic acid inhibits serin-protease, key enzymes in the spread of HIV within an individual's body.