Saponins are a class of natural compounds present in pulses having surface active
properties. These compounds show variation in type, structure and composition of their …

Plant saponins are widely distributed amongst plants and have a wide range of biological
properties. The more recent investigations and findings into their biological activities were …

Saponins are a structurally diverse class of compounds occurring in many plant species,
which are characterized by a skeleton derived of the 30-carbon precursor oxidosqualene to …

Pulses contain a number of bioactive substances including enzyme inhibitors, lectins,
phytates, oligosaccharides, and phenolic compounds. Enzyme inhibitors can diminish …

Pulses are the seeds of legumes that are used for human consumption and include peas,
beans, lentils, chickpeas, and fava beans. Pulses are an important source of macronutrients …

Legume seeds are employed as a protein source for animal and human nutrition not only for
their nutritional value (high in protein, lipids and dietary fibre), but also their adaptability to …

Thin layer chromatography (TLC) is increasingly used in the fields of plant chemistry,
biochemistry, and molecular biology. Advantages such as speed, versatility, and low cost …

Objectives Lupinus is a large and diverse genus comprising approximately 200 species,
belonging to the family Fabaceae. Lupinus plants have been used for heart stimulants …

The developments during 2002–2005 in the methods used for saponin analyses in plant
material are presented. There were number of papers published on isolation and …

Legumes are indispensable for human diet in respect to their valuable and nutritive
bioactive molecules. Legumes and derivative foodstuffs are rich in fiber, proteins, vitamins …