Abstract
This short review describes the recently reported semi- and total syntheses of naturally occurring triterpenoid saponins. Accent is placed on natural monodesmosidic and bidesmosidic saponins of the oleanane- and lupane-type that possess potent pharmacological properties including cytotoxic and antitumor activities.
Keywords: Natural products, Saponins, Triterpenes, Chemical synthesis, Cytotoxic, Anticancer
Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry
Title: Recent Progress in the Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Triterpenoid Saponins
Volume: 6 Issue: 4
Author(s): Charles Gauthier, Jean Legault and Andre Pichette
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Keywords: Natural products, Saponins, Triterpenes, Chemical synthesis, Cytotoxic, Anticancer
Abstract: This short review describes the recently reported semi- and total syntheses of naturally occurring triterpenoid saponins. Accent is placed on natural monodesmosidic and bidesmosidic saponins of the oleanane- and lupane-type that possess potent pharmacological properties including cytotoxic and antitumor activities.
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Gauthier Charles, Legault Jean and Pichette Andre, Recent Progress in the Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Triterpenoid Saponins, Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry 2009; 6 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157019309789371541
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/157019309789371541 |
Print ISSN 1570-193X |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-6298 |

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