Saponins [Paperback]

This book gives detailed information on the occurrence and distribution of saponins, their structural types, isolation, analysis and structure determination.Saponins are glycosides of triterpenes, steroids or steroid alkaloids which have a very wide distribution in plants and some marine organisms. This book gives detailed information on the occurrence and distribution of saponins, their structural types, isolation, analysis and structure determination. Biological and pharmacological activities are discussed, as are aspects of commercial and industrial use.Saponins are glycosides of triterpenes, steroids or steroid alkaloids which have a very wide distribution in plants and some marine organisms. This book gives detailed information on the occurrence and distribution of saponins, their structural types, isolation, analysis and structure determination. Biological and pharmacological activities are discussed, as are aspects of commercial and industrial use.This book is a timely incursion into the field and provides information about occurrence and distribution, structural types, isolation, analysis and structure determination of saponins. Biological and pharmacological activities are discussed, as are aspects of commerical and industrial use. Numerous examples are presented, providing a valuable source of data for the different classes of compound.Glossary; 1. Introduction; 2. Occurrence and distribution; 3. Analysis and isolation; 4. Structure determination; 5. Triterpene saponins - pharmacological and biological properties; 6. Steroid saponins and steroid alkaloid saponins: pharmacological and biological properties; 7. Commercially important preparations and products; Appendices; References; Index of Latin names; General index. ...the first of its kind...The authors have done outstanding reference work...highly recommended for any pharmaceutical, biomedical, and clinical library as well as the individual researcher in plant pharmacology...gives a perfect example of lS¢