Mastic Gum: Antioxidant &Amp; Antimicrobial Resin
Mastic gum, a natural resin, is composed of various terpenoids, including triterpenic acids, such as masticadienonic acid and isomasticadienonic acid, and diterpenic acids, such as mastic acid and isomastic acid. These terpenoids exhibit potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. Additionally, mastic gum contains polysaccharides, mainly composed of galactose, arabinose, and glucuronic acid, which contribute to…