Definition of Alliin. Meaning of Alliin. Synonyms of Alliin

- Alliin /ˈæli.ɪn/ is a sulfoxide that is a natural constituent of fresh garlic. It is a derivative of the amino acid cysteine. When fresh garlic is chopped...
- When fresh garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin into allicin, which is responsible for the aroma of fresh garlic. Allicin...
- In enzymology, an alliin lyase (EC 4.4.1.4) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction an S-alkyl-L-cysteine S-oxide ⇌{\displaystyle \rightleftharpoons...
- oxidized derivatives of sulfides. Examples of important sulfoxides are alliin, a precursor to the compound that gives freshly crushed garlic its aroma...
- has little odor until it is chopped or crushed. Allicin is produced from alliin (a derivative of the amino acid cysteine) by the enzyme alliinase. Allicin...
- herbivore, then the two chemicals can react forming toxic chemicals. In garlic, alliin and the enzyme alliinase are normally separated but form allicin if the...
- Diallyl disulfide Indoles Indole-3-carbinol 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Allicin Alliin Allyl isothiocyanate Piperine Syn-propanethial-S-oxide Betalains Betacyanins...
- trisulphide and diallyl disulphide and secondly by the reaction between alliin, the precursor of allicin, and water). Allyl alcohol is converted mainly...
- the garlic, allowing the enzyme to cleave the sulfur-containing compound alliin to release reactive thiosulfinates. These then react with each other and...
- Diallyl disulfide Indoles Indole-3-carbinol 3,3'-Diindolylmethane Allicin Alliin Allyl isothiocyanate Piperine Syn-propanethial-S-oxide Betalains Betacyanins...