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saponin

Term ID
CHEBI:26605
Synonyms
  • sapogenin glycoside
  • sapogenin glycosides
  • saponins
Definition
A glycoside that is a compound containing one or more hydrophilic glycoside moieties combined with a lipophilic triterpenoid or steroid derivative. Found in particular abundance in plant species.
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Ontology
ChEBI  ( EBI )
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
has_functional_parent
has_role
Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from saponin
Phenotype where environments contain saponin
Phenotype modified by environments containing saponin
Human Disease / Model Data
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