Description
L-Deoxyalliin is an organosulfur initially found in garlic that exhibits antibiotic activity. L-Deoxyalliin displays antibacterial efficacy against Staphylococcus, Escherichia, and Pseudomonas when complexed with Pd(III). Like other organosulfurs, L-deoxyalliin may exhibit antioxidative, phase II enzyme-inducing, or chemopreventive activities.
References
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Arnault I, Christidès JP, Mandon N, et al. High-performance ion-pair chromatography method for simultaneous analysis of alliin, deoxyalliin, allicin and dipeptide precursors in garlic products using multiple mass spectrometry and UV detection. J Chromatogr A. 2003 Mar 28;991(1):69-75. PMID: 12703902.