Abstract
This short review describes the recently reported semi- and total syntheses of naturally occurring triterpenoid saponins. Accent is placed on natural monodesmosidic and bidesmosidic saponins of the oleanane- and lupane-type that possess potent pharmacological properties including cytotoxic and antitumor activities.
Keywords: Natural products, Saponins, Triterpenes, Chemical synthesis, Cytotoxic, Anticancer
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