Allicin: Chemistry and Biological Properties

Allicin: Chemistry and Biological Properties

Allicin (diallylthiosulfinate) is a defence molecule from garlic (Allium sativum L.) with a broad range of biological activities. Allicin is produced upon tissue damage from the non-proteinogenic amino acid alliin (S-allylcysteine sulfoxide) in a reaction that is catalyzed by the enzyme alliinase. C...

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Main Authors: Jan Borlinghaus, Frank Albrecht, Martin C. H. Gruhlke, Ifeanyi D. Nwachukwu, Alan J. Slusarenko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-08-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
garlic (Allium sativum)
reactive sulfur species
apoptosis
redox
antimicrobial
cancer
root growth
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/8/12591

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