Biological activities and distribution of plant saponins

被引:971
作者
Sparg, SG [1 ]
Light, ME [1 ]
van Staden, J [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ KwaZulu Natal, Res Ctr Plant Growth & Dev, ZA-3209 Scottsville, South Africa
基金
新加坡国家研究基金会;
关键词
plant saponins; triterpenoid; steroidal; biological activity; distribution;
D O I
10.1016/j.jep.2004.05.016
中图分类号
Q94 [植物学];
学科分类号
071001 ;
摘要
Plant saponins are widely distributed amongst plants and have a wide range of biological properties. The more recent investigations and findings into their biological activities were summarized. Isolation studies of saponins were examined to determine which are the more commonly studied plant families and in which families saponins have been identified. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:25
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