Progoitrin

Progoitrin
Identifiers
585-95-5 YesY
ChEBI CHEBI:79352
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Properties
C11H19NO10S2
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Progoitrin is a biochemical from the glucosinolate family that is found in some food, which is inactive but after ingestion is converted to goitrin. Goitrin decrease the thyroid hormone production.

Progoitrin has been isolated in cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, peanuts, mustard, rutabaga, kohlrabi, spinach, cauliflower, horseradish, and oil-seed rape.[1]

References

  1. Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, Leon Shargel, 6th edition, p1191.

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