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 …

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 …

A new spectrum of human fungal infections is increasing due to increased cancer, AIDS, and
immunocompromised patients. The increased use of antifungal agents also resulted in the …

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 …

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 haemolysis of red blood cells inducing toxicity in most animals including humans is a
major drawback for the clinical development of saponins as antitumour agents. In this study …

Lupin is a nonstarchy grain legume with high protein, dietary fibre and low fat contents. The
industrial shift of lupin seed utilisation from feed to food has recently increased the scientific …

Naturally occurring new triterpenoid saponins reported from mid‐1996 to March, 2007 are
reviewed including their physical constants and plant sources, and are compiled in Table 1 …

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 …

Fabaceae is well-known for its seed nutritious and bioactive composition as exemplified by
Lupinus and Lens. Developing efficient analytical approaches for profiling their bioactive …