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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.
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Saponin
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Quil A [ Quil-A ]
produces antibodies to bovine ephemeral fever virus
66594-14-7
*Saponins
Pharma Action
Adjuvants, Immunologic
Vet Rec 1985;117(2):37