Biological activities and distribution of plant saponins.
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.
Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Private Bag X01, Scottsville 3209, South Africa.
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D000818:Animals; D004353:Drug Evaluation, Preclinical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018514:Plant Structures; D012503:Saponins / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification* / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D010936:Plant Extracts; D012503:Saponins