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saponin

CHEBI:CHEBI_26605

Definition

A glycoside that is a compound containing one or more hydrophilic glycoside moieties combined with a lipophilic triterpenoid or steroid derivative. Found in particular abundance in plant species.

Alternative Names

  • sapogenin glycoside
  • sapogenin glycosides
  • saponins

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

core#notation
CHEBI:26605

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Additional Attributes

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RO_0000087
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