glycoside
Sugar-bonded molecule
A glycoside is a compound in which a sugar molecule is bonded to another molecule, typically a non-sugar component.
Glycosides occur widely in plants, where they serve functions like pigmentation, defense, and energy storage.
Many have pharmacological effects—digitalis glycosides from foxglove affect heart rhythm, while cyanogenic glycosides in bitter almonds release hydrogen cyanide when broken down.
Foam-producing plant chemical
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- taste receptorCell detecting flavors
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- steviaPlant-derived sugar alternative
licorice · sweetener · bitterness · palatability · masking
Water-induced bond cleavage
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- bondBinding tie or connection
- linkageConnected system of parts
- monosaccharideSimplest carbohydrate form
disaccharide · polysaccharide · carbohydrate · acetal · biosynthesis · cleavage · conjugate · deglycosylation
Medication treating high blood sugar
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- anticancerOpposing malignant cell growth
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
anti-inflammatory · neuroprotective · pharmacokinetics · bioavailability · medicinal · bioactive · cytotoxic · traditional medicine
Cardiac stimulant plant
- foxgloveTubular woodland flower
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- congestiveInvolving blocked flow
Starchy tropical root vegetable
- bitter almondCyanide-containing stone fruit seed
- cyanideToxic carbon-nitrogen compound
- hydrogen cyanideToxic HCN compound
- toxicityCapacity to cause harm
poisoning · detoxification · hydrolysis · beta-glucosidase · food safety · processing
saponin
Foam-producing plant chemical
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- taste receptorCell detecting flavors
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
stevia · licorice · sweetener · bitterness · palatability · masking
hydrolysis
Water-induced bond cleavage
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- bondBinding tie or connection
- linkageConnected system of parts
monosaccharide · disaccharide · polysaccharide · carbohydrate · acetal · biosynthesis · cleavage · conjugate · deglycosylation · substrate
antidiabetic
Medication treating high blood sugar
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- anticancerOpposing malignant cell growth
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
antibacterial · anti-inflammatory · neuroprotective · pharmacokinetics · bioavailability · medicinal · bioactive · cytotoxic · traditional medicine · herbal
digitalis
Cardiac stimulant plant
- foxgloveTubular woodland flower
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
cassava
Starchy tropical root vegetable
- bitter almondCyanide-containing stone fruit seed
- cyanideToxic carbon-nitrogen compound
- hydrogen cyanideToxic HCN compound
toxicity · poisoning · detoxification · hydrolysis · beta-glucosidase · food safety · processing
- cardiac glycosideHeart-strengthening plant compound
- glycoside hydrolaseEnzyme cleaving glycosidic bonds