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Glucotropaeolin
Glucotropaeolin
is a
glucosinolate
found in
cruciferous vegetables
, particularly
garden cress
. Upon
enzymatic activity
, it is
transformed
into
benzyl isothiocyanate
.
Isothiocyanates
are being
studied
for their
toxicity
to
cancer
, which is more generally
sensitive
to
toxins
than
healthy
cells
.
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