Phytosteroid

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Kaihsu (talk | contribs) at 08:18, 27 February 2019. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Digitoxin, a phytosteroid and cardiac glycoside found in digitalis.

Phytosteroids, also known as plant steroids, are naturally occurring steroids that are found in plants.[1] Examples include digoxin, digitoxin, diosgenin, and guggulsterone, as well as phytosterols like β-sitosterol and other phytoestrogens like isoflavones.[1]

See also: Phytosterol

References

  1. ^ a b Hugh L. J. Makin; D.B. Gower; B. Kirk (29 June 2013). Steroid Analysis. Springer Science & Business Media. pp. 621–. ISBN 978-94-017-3078-5.



Stub icon

This article about a steroid is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phytosteroid&oldid=885318000"