Steroidal Saponins from the Genus Smilax and Their Biological Activities
Abstract The Smilax species, widely distributed in tropical region of the world and the warm areas of East Asia and North America, are extensively used as folk medicine to treat inflammatory disorders. Chemical investigation on Smilax species showed they are rich sources of steroidal saponins with d...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-06-01
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Series: | Natural Products and Bioprospecting |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13659-017-0139-5 |