Application

Saponin from Quillaja bark has been used:to stain fertilized oocytesin the analysis of intracellular cytokine productionto permeabilize dendritic cells

Biochem/physiol Actions

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.

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.

General description

Saponins are steroid or triterpenoid glycosides. They are biosurfactants that have several uses in the food and cosmetic industry.

Packaging

10, 25 g in poly bottle

Preparation Note

Purified to remove low molecular weight contaminants