Improved antibacterial effects of alkali-transformed saponin from quinoa husks against halitosis-related bacteria
Abstract Background Quinoa is a food crop native to the Andes. The process of dehulling quinoa can produce approximately 8–12% husk, which is often discarded because it contains bitter saponin. Saponin derived from quinoa has been reported to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antifungal activity. Howeve...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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Series: | BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-019-2455-2 |