Momordin may be one of two classes of chemicals found in certain plants: *

Momordin (saponin) Momordin is one of several saponins derived from oleanolic acid, a triterpenoid. These chemical compounds are found in some plants of the genus ''Momordica'', which includes the bitter melon (''M. charantia'') and the balsam apple (''M. balsamina'') ...

, a derivative of the triterpenoid oleanic acid *

Momordin (protein) Momordin or α-momorcharin is one of several related proteins isolated from several plants of the genus '' Momordica'', which includes the bitter melon (''M. charantia'') and the balsam apple (''M. balsamina''). These enzymes are potent inhibit ...

, an enzymatic protein that inactivates ribosomes

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