Impact of the Hydrolysis and Methanolysis of Bidesmosidic <i>Chenopodium quinoa</i> Saponins on Their Hemolytic Activity
Saponins are specific metabolites abundantly present in plants and several marine animals. Their high cytotoxicity is associated with their membranolytic properties, i.e., their propensity to disrupt cell membranes upon incorporation. As such, saponins are highly attractive for numerous applications...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/10/3211 |