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QS 21

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More on Saponins Definition: A type of glycoside widely distributed in plants. Each consists of a sapogenin as the aglycone moiety, and a sugar. The sapogenin may be a steroid or a triterpene and the sugar may be glucose, galactose, a pentose, or a methylpentose.      Other names Saponin
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
QS 21 [ QS-21,QS21,SQ 21A ] 141256-04-4   *Saponins
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