Allicin, an Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Agent, Ameliorates Cognitive Impairment
Allicin (diallylthiosulfinate) is a defense molecule produced by cellular contents of garlic (<i>Allium sativum</i> L.). On tissue damage, the non-proteinogenic amino acid alliin (<i>S</i>-allylcysteine sulfoxide) is converted to allicin in an enzyme-mediated process catalyse...
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/11/1/87 |