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Allicin: Chemistry and Biological Properties

Borlinghaus, Jan; Albrecht, Frank; Gruhlke, Martin C. H.; Nwachukwu, Ifeanyi D.; Slusarenko, Alan J.

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2014-08

10.3390/molecules190812591

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Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) PMID: 25153873

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Abstract:

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 ...