n.any of various plant glucosides that form soapy lathers when mixed and agitated with water; used in detergents and foaming agents and emulsifiers

Bioactive Saponins and Glycosides. Part 29
Saponins, classification and occurrence in the plant kingdom
Oil in water emulsions containing saponins
Biological activities and distribution of plant saponins
Anti-proliferative effect of ginseng saponins on human prostate cancer cell line.
Bioactive saponins and glycosides. VII. On the hypoglycemic principles from the root cortex of Aralia elata Seem.: structure related...
Inhibitory effect of tumor metastasis in mice by saponins, ginsenoside-Rb2, 20(R)- and 20(S)-ginsenoside-Rg3, of red ginseng
Effect of Organic Fertilizer Application on the Alkaloids, Saponins, Tannins and Cyanogenic Glyco-sides Constituent of Ocimumgratiss...
Studies on absorption, distribution, excretion and metabolism of ginseng saponins. VII. Comparison of the decomposition modes of gin...
Factors affecting isoflavone content in soybean seeds: changes in isoflavones, saponins, and composition of fatty acids at different...