General description
Saponins are steroid or triterpenoid glycosides. They are biosurfactants that have several uses in the food and cosmetic industry.
Application
Saponin from Quillaja bark has been used:
- to stain fertilized oocytes
- in the analysis of intracellular cytokine production
- to permeabilize dendritic cells
Biochem/physiol Actions
Saponins solubilize the low density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction of cholesterol in micelles, thus lowering their concentration. Saponin from Quillaja bark is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. This saponin has been shown to enhance immune-cell proliferation in vitro.
Potent hemolytic when injected i.v.; surfactant that enhances penetration of proteins and other macromolecules through cell membranes; it also has been used as an adjuvant for vaccines.
Preparation Note
Purified to remove low molecular weight contaminants
- UPC:
- 51202003
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- 3-5 Days
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- MPN:
- S4521-25G
- CAS:
- 8047-15-2
