The Metabolism of Glucosinolates by Gut Microbiota

Glucosinolates (GLS) and their derivatives are secondary plant metabolites abundant in <i>Brassicaceae</i>. Due to the enzymatic reaction between GLS and myrosinase enzyme, characteristic compounds with a pungent taste are formed, used by plants to defend themselves against insect herbiv...

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Main Authors: Kalina Sikorska-Zimny, Luciano Beneduce
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/8/2750

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