(A) Determination of polyphyllin III, protodioscin, polyphyllin VII, and PRRG in five distinct parts of T. tschonoskii. (B) Phylogenetic placement of UGT738A3 within the phylogenetic tree. (C) Heatmap ...

Asparagus, a versatile superfood, offers a wealth of health benefits. Rich in fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins, it aids weight management by promoting fullness and supports urinary tract health ...

Methyl protodioscin (MPD), a furostanol saponin found in the rhizomes of Dioscoreaceae, has lipid-lowering and broad anticancer properties. However, the efficacy of MPD in treating prostate cancer ...

NORCROSS, Ga., April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tribesterone® is a proprietary oral Natural Health Product containing the clinically tested ingredient Tribulus Terrestris and its active constituent, ...

The exogenous application of plant hormones and their analogues has been exploited to improve crop performance in the field. Protodioscin is a saponin whose steroidal moiety has some similarities to ...

Methyl protodioscin (MPD) is a furostanol bisglycoside with antitumor properties. It has been shown to reduce proliferation, cause cell cycle arrest. Our results show that the induction of apoptosis ...

Detergent-like compounds called saponins are best known for their cleansing properties, but U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are studying these compounds' potential for helping protect ...