Biosynthesis and Isolation of Plant Saponins

Authors

  • L. Tmáková Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • S. Sekretár Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • J. Hlásniková Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • L. Vrbiková Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia
  • Š. Schmidt Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovak University of Technology, Bratislava, Slovakia

Keywords:

saponins, extraction, isolation, plants, biosynthesis

Abstract

Saponins are polar compounds occurring in plants; their separation and identification are still problematic. Most of them must be purified by chromatography. The present review deals with theoretical background of biosynthesis and isolation of saponins from plant materials using both conventional and novel techniques. Several extraction techniques have been developed as alternatives to conventional extractions, offering certain advantages.

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Published

2015-06-15

How to Cite

Tmáková, L., Sekretár, S., Hlásniková, J., Vrbiková, L., & Schmidt, Š. (2015). Biosynthesis and Isolation of Plant Saponins. Chemické Listy, 109(6), 437–443. Retrieved from http://www-.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/359

Issue

Vol. 109 No. 6 (2015)

Section

Articles