Chemicals and Drugs

Sapogenins

The aglucon moiety of a saponin molecule. It may be triterpenoid or steroid, usually spirostan, in nature.

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Abstract

The aglucon moiety of a saponin molecule. It may be triterpenoid or steroid, usually spirostan, in nature.

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, urine.

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Previous Indexing

  • Spirostans (1968-1978)
  • Terpenes (1966-1973)
  • Triterpenes (1974-1978)

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  1. D02w.455w.849w.919w.650w
  2. D04w.210.500w.795w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sapogenins. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D012502. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D012502
  2. Sapogenins. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapogenin
  3. Sapogenins. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7421001