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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Biologically and Pharmacologically Active Saponins from Plants: Recent Advances
M. A. Lacaille-duboissubject
chemistry.chemical_classificationchemistry.chemical_compoundchemistryBiochemistryTriterpeneCholesterolmedicine.medical_treatmentAmphiphilemedicineGlycosideFish <Actinopterygii>Oleanolic acidSteroiddescription
Saponins as triterpene or steroid glycosides were well known in ancient times for their detergent, haemolytic and fish toxic activities, properties which are correlated with the amphiphilic character of the molecules and their ability to complex cholesterol.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-01 |