Molecular-trapping in Emulsion’s Monolayer: A New Strategy for Production and Purification of Bioactive Saponins

Abstract Saponins from defatted root-extract of Securidaca longipedunculata were systematically entrapped in emulsion monolayer-barrier and finally recovered in pure form through demulsification. First, their molecules were dispersed in water to engineer a monomolecular film architecture, via self-a...

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Main Authors: Titus C. Obasi, Radu Moldovan, Anca Toiu, Cornelia Braicu, Ede Bodoki, Ioana Berindan-Neagoe, Ilioara Oniga, Robert Sandulescu, Radu Oprean
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-15067-4