Molluscicidal Properties of Various Saponins

K. Hostettmann; H. Kizu; T. Tomimori

doi:10.1055/s-2007-971396

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Planta Med 1982; 44(1): 34-35
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-971396

Research Articles

Molluscicidal Properties of Various Saponins

K. Hostettmann¹ , H. Kizu² , T. Tomimori²

¹Ecole de Pharmacie, Université de Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
²School of Pharmacy, Hokuriku University, Kanazawa, Japan

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29 March 2007 (online)

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Abstract

A series of 24 different saponins isolated from various medicinal plants have been tested against Biomphalaria glabrata, one of the snail vectors of schistosomiasis (bilharziasis). In general, monodesmosidic triterpenoid saponins exhibit strong molluscicidal activity whereas bidesmosidic saponins as well as the aglycones are fully inactive. Some dammarane glycosides and alkaloidal saponins have also been tested.

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Naturally Occurring Saponins - Molluscicide - Biomphalaria glabrata - Schistosomiasis