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 decreases the thyroid hormone production.
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Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Progoitrin has been isolated in cabbage, brussels sprouts, kale, peanuts, mustard, rutabaga, kohlrabi, spinach, cauliflower, horseradish, and rapeseed oil.[1]
References
edit- ^ Comprehensive Pharmacy Review, Leon Shargel, 6th edition, p1191.
Bibliography
edit- Greer, Monte A. (20 March 1956). "Isolation from Rutabaga Seed of Progoitrin, the Precursor of the Naturally Occurring Antithyroid Compound, Goitrin (L-5-Vinyl-2-Thioöxazolidine)1". Journal of the American Chemical Society. 78 (6): 1260–1261. doi:10.1021/ja01587a052.