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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. carbohydrates
  5. glycosides
  6. saponins
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. carbohydrates
  5. glycosides
  6. saponins

Preferred term

saponins

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information A type of glycoside widely distributed in plants. Each consists of a sapogenin as the aglycone moiety, and a sugar. The sapogenin may be a steroid or a triterpene and the sugar may be glucose, galactose, a pentose, or a methylpentose.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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Synonyms

  • sapogenin glycosides

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/43289

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