Abstract Background Maslinic acid. a pentacyclic triterpene found in the protective wax-like coating of the leaves and fruit of Olea europaea L. is a promising agent for the prevention of colon cancer. We have shown elsewhere that maslinic acid inhibits cell proliferation to a significant extent and activates mitochondrial apoptosis in colon cancer cells. https://missouriquiltcoes.shop/product-category/button-covers/