Steviol Glycosides: Chemical Diversity, Metabolism, and Function

Steviol glycosides are a group of highly sweet diterpene glycosides discovered in only a few plant species, most notably the Paraguayan shrub Stevia rebaudiana. During the past few decades, the nutritional and pharmacological benefits of these secondary metabolites have become increasingly apparent....

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Published in:Journal of natural products (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2013-06, Vol.76 (6), p.1201-1228
Main Authors: Ceunen, Stijn, Geuns, Jan M. C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diterpenes, Kaurane - analysis
Diterpenes, Kaurane - chemistry
Diterpenes, Kaurane - metabolism
Glycosides - analysis
Glycosides - chemistry
Glycosides - metabolism
Molecular Structure
Stevia - chemistry
Sweetening Agents - analysis
Sweetening Agents - chemistry
Sweetening Agents - metabolism
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Summary:Steviol glycosides are a group of highly sweet diterpene glycosides discovered in only a few plant species, most notably the Paraguayan shrub Stevia rebaudiana. During the past few decades, the nutritional and pharmacological benefits of these secondary metabolites have become increasingly apparent. While these properties are now widely recognized, many aspects related to their in vivo biochemistry and metabolism and their relationship to the overall plant physiology of S. rebaudiana are not yet understood. Furthermore, the large size of the steviol glycoside pool commonly found within S. rebaudiana leaves implies a significant metabolic investment and poses questions regarding the benefits S. rebaudiana might gain from their accumulation. The current review intends to thoroughly discuss the available knowledge on these issues.
ISSN:0163-3864
1520-6025
DOI:10.1021/np400203b