Saponin

Author(s): Campbell JB, Peerbaye YA

Abstract

Saponins are either triterpene or steroid glycosides widely distributed in the plant and animal kingdom and include a large number of biologically active compounds. Most of them have surface-active and cholesterol-binding properties.

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