in Brassicaceae isothiocyanates are generated by metabolism of endogenous glucosinulates regulation of gene expression by subtoxic concentrations of isothiocyanates was investigated
Glucosinolates (GSLs) are secondary metabolites produced as part of an herbivore defence system in plants of the order Brassicales. GSLs release isothiocyanates (ITCs) upon activation by the myrosinase. Beyond their herbivore feeding deterrent properties, these ITCs have multiple interesting bioacti...
Glucosinolates (GSLs) are secondary metabolites produced as part of an herbivore defence system in plants of the order Brassicales. GSLs release isothiocyanates (ITCs) upon activation by the myrosinase. Beyond their herbivore feeding deterrent properties, these ITCs have multiple interesting bioacti...
BACKGROUND: Broccoli consumption has been associated with a reduction in risk of prostate cancer. Isothiocyanates (ITC) derived from glucosinolates that accumulate in broccoli are potential dietary compounds that may mediate these health effects. Sulforaphane (SF, 4-methylsulphinylbutyl ITC) accumul...
