Triterpene glycoside
Triterpene glycosides are a class of chemical compounds that consist of a triterpene attached to a glycoside. They are found in a variety of plants and have been studied for their potential medicinal properties.
Structure and Classification[edit | edit source]
Triterpenes are a type of terpenoid, a large and diverse class of naturally occurring organic chemicals. They are composed of six isoprene units and have the molecular formula C30H48. The structure of triterpene molecules is characterized by a series of interconnected rings.
Glycosides are molecules in which a sugar is bound to a non-carbohydrate moiety, usually a small organic molecule. In the case of triterpene glycosides, the sugar is attached to a triterpene.
Triterpene glycosides can be classified based on the type of sugar attached and the structure of the triterpene. For example, saponins are a type of triterpene glycoside that are characterized by their soap-like foaming properties.
Occurrence and Extraction[edit | edit source]
Triterpene glycosides are found in a wide variety of plants, including ginseng, licorice, and echinacea. They can be extracted from plant material using a variety of methods, including solvent extraction and steam distillation.
Medicinal Properties[edit | edit source]
Triterpene glycosides have been studied for their potential medicinal properties. Some studies have suggested that they may have anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and anticancer effects. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings and to understand how these compounds work.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Translate: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD