| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5165747 | Phytochemistry | 2011 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Saponins are bioactive compounds participating in plant defense. ⺠Saponins derive from phytosterol biosynthesis. ⺠OSCs mediate oxidosqualene cyclization. ⺠P450s catalyze sapogenin modification. ⺠UGTs are involved in conferring biological activity of saponins.
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Authors
Jörg M. Augustin, Vera Kuzina, Sven B. Andersen, Søren Bak,