Glucosinolates

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:chemical_compound
metabolite
gptkbp:biosynthesized_from amino acids
gptkbp:containsElement gptkb:sulfur
nitrogen
gptkbp:contributedTo pungent flavor
gptkbp:example gptkb:sinigrin
glucobrassicin
glucoiberin
gluconasturtiin
glucoraphanin
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:butter
broccoli
Brussels sprouts
cabbage
horseradish
kale
wasabi
Brassicaceae family plants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Glucosinolates
gptkbp:hydrolyzedBy myrosinase
gptkbp:molecularStructure β-thioglucoside N-hydroxysulfates
gptkbp:numberOfKnownTypes over 120
gptkbp:predecessor isothiocyanates
nitriles
gptkbp:roleInPlants defense against pathogens
defense against herbivores
gptkbp:solubility water-soluble
gptkbp:studiedBy health benefits
anticancer properties
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kale
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6