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Isothiocyanates in medicine: A comprehensive review on phenylethyl-, allyl-, and benzyl-isothiocyanates

Pharmacological Research
In recent years, isothiocyanates (ITCs), bioactive compounds primarily derived from Brassicaceae vegetables and herbs, have gained significant attention within the biomedical field due to their versatile biological effects. This comprehensive review provides an in-depth exploration of the therapeutic potential and individual biological mechanisms of ...
Barbara Wollenberg, Cosima C Hoch, Khouloud Hachani   +2 more
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Chemical composition of moringa oleifera and cruciferous plants and their anti-inflammatory properties [PDF]

Zbornik Matice Srpske za Prirodne Nauke, 2023
Moringa oleifera Lam. is a tropical tree that has been traditionally used for food, medicine and industrial purposes. All parts of the tree have been utilized and have biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial ...
Wolff Khea, Moroianu Sarah, Cho Erica
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Metabolic Fate of Dietary Glucosinolates and Their Metabolites: A Role for the Microbiome

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021
Robust evidence shows that phytochemicals from cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, are associated with numerous health benefits. The anti-cancer properties of these foods are attributed to bioactive isothiocyanates (ITCs) and indoles, phytochemicals ...
John A. Bouranis, John A. Bouranis, Laura M. Beaver, Laura M. Beaver, Emily Ho, Emily Ho   +5 more
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Anticancer activity of sulforaphane against human hepatoblastoma cells involves apoptosis, autophagy and inhibition of β-catenin signaling pathway

Archives of Medical Science, 2020
Introduction Sulforaphane is an active isothiocyanate and has been reported to exhibit many pharmacological and biological activities including anticancer activity.
Junshan Lin, Yali Xu, Xing Zhao, Zhixin Qiu   +3 more
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Multi-Target Antibacterial Mechanism of Moringin From Moringa oleifera Seeds Against Listeria monocytogenes

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
Moringin [4-(α-L-rhamnosyloxy) benzyl isothiocyanate] is an isothiocyanate from Moringa oleifera seeds. It is the bioactivated form of the glucosinolate precursor glucomoringin with various health benefits.
Yanlong Wen, Yanlong Wen, Yanlong Wen, Wenyun Li, Wenyun Li, Wenyun Li, Rongzhen Su, Min Yang, Min Yang, Min Yang, Nan Zhang, Ximing Li, Ximing Li, Ximing Li, Lingfei Li, Lingfei Li, Lingfei Li, Jun Sheng, Jun Sheng, Yang Tian, Yang Tian, Yang Tian, Yang Tian   +22 more
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Biofumigation: An alternative strategy for the control of plant parasitic nematodes

Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 2020
Plant-parasitic nematodes wreak havoc on the yield and quality of crops worldwide. Damage from these pests is estimated to exceed US$100 billion annually but is likely higher due to misdiagnosis.
Rebecca Jean Barnes BRENNAN, Samantha GLAZE-CORCORAN, Robert WICK, Masoud HASHEMI   +3 more
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel urea and thiourea derivatives of valacyclovir [PDF]

Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, 2014
A series of novel urea and thiourea derivatives of valacyclovir were efficiently synthesized in high yields and evaluated their antiviral activity.
Katla Ramana Venkata, Syed Rasheed, Golla Madhava, Shaik Adam, Chamarthi Raju Naga   +4 more
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Stereochemical Geometries and Photoluminescence in Pseudo-Halido-Zinc(II) Complexes. Structural Comparison between the Corresponding Cadmium(II) Analogs

Inorganics, 2021
Six pseudohalide zinc(II) containing a variety of N-donor auxiliary amines were structurally characterized. These include two mononuclear trigonal bipyramidal [Zn(NTB)(N3)]ClO4·½H2O (3) and [Zn(TPA)(NCS)]ClO4 (4), two distorted octahedral [Zn(1,8-damnph ...
Franz A. Mautner, Roland C. Fischer, Ana Torvisco, Nahed M. H. Salem, Amber R. Dugas, Shelby F. Aaron, Sushant P. Sahu, Febee R. Louka, Salah S. Massoud   +8 more
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Antifungal Activity of Glucosinolate-Derived Nitriles and Their Synergistic Activity with Glucosinolate-Derived Isothiocyanates Distinguishes Various Taxa of Brassicaceae Endophytes and Soil Fungi

Plants, 2023
The glucosinolates of Brassicaceae plants are converted into bioactive isothiocyanates and other volatiles during a challenge by pathogens and other biotic stressors.
Zsolt Szűcs, Tamás Plaszkó, Eszter Bódor, Hajnalka Csoma, Lajos Ács-Szabó, Attila Kiss-Szikszai, Gábor Vasas, Sándor Gonda   +7 more
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Seed Meals from Brassica nigra and Eruca sativa Control Artificial Nosema ceranae Infections in Apis mellifera

Microorganisms, 2021
Nosema ceranae is a widespread parasite responsible for nosemosis Type C in Apis mellifera honey bees, reducing colony survival. The antibiotic fumagillin is the only commercial treatment available, but concerns are emerging about its persistence, safety,
Antonio Nanetti, Luisa Ugolini, Giovanni Cilia, Eleonora Pagnotta, Lorena Malaguti, Ilaria Cardaio, Roberto Matteo, Luca Lazzeri   +7 more
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