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PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
Volume 12, Issue 4, Pages 877-893Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11101-013-9322-4
Keywords
Plant defense; Plant development; Saponin biosynthesis; Steroidal saponin; Triterpenoid saponin
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- BOF [01WI0111]
- Ghent University
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Saponins are steroid and triterpenoid glycosides that display diverse biological activities. The wide-spread occurrence in plants as well as the potential for pharmaceutical application has led to saponin extraction and identification in numerous species. Although these efforts are important to extend our knowledge of naturally occurring saponin structures, recent attention has been given to the biosynthesis and distribution in plants. In this review, we present recent advances on saponin production and distribution and highlight studies showing effects on the growth and development.
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