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progoitrin |
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progoitrin an antithyroid substance in the seeds, and to a lesser extent the foliage, of rape and other plants in the family Brassicae. It is a glycoside which is converted to an active oxazolidone by an enzyme also resident in the plant. This substance 1,5-vinyl-2-thiooxazolidone is goitrogenic and inhibits growth. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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