Symptoms are mild, but can include itching, dermatitis and vomiting. Ivy: Due to 'triterpenoid saponins’, this common plant ...

Proc. Am. Cancer. Res. 45: (2004) Chan, PK and Mak, E: A novel compound isolated from Xanthoceras sorbifolia inhibits ovarian cancer: Identification of diangeloyl groups in saponin essential for ...

Dangerous to humans thanks to the chemical compound triterpenoid saponin which, if ingested, can result in vomiting, ...

Researchers identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants of the genus Solanum and for the first time demonstrate the ecological ...

Secondary metabolism consists of metabolic pathways and products of metabolism that are not absolutely required for the survival of the plant. Secondary metabolism is responsible for many ...

While steroidal saponins are formed in the leaves, glycoalkaloids are produced in the berries. The GAME15 protein interacts with other enzymes involved in biosynthesis to produce both steroidal ...

QS-21 is currently being evaluated as an adjuvant for many different vaccine candidates, both by itself as well as in combination with other immunostimulatory components. QS-21 is in clinical ...