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Brassica Vegetable

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Brassica Vegetable Definition

A vegetable belonging to the Brassica genus of plants in the mustard family with potential chemopreventive activity. Brassica vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, turnip and cauliflower, contain a significant amount of glucosinolates. Glucosinolate metabolites, such as sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol, act as antioxidants and may stimulate endogenous phase II detoxifying enzymes, including glutathione S-transferase and quinone reductase. These biotransformation enzymes play major roles in the detoxification of carcinogenic agents.

Brassica Vegetable Synonyms

Brassica Vegetable

Terms in Brassica Vegetable category

Broccoli
Brussels Sprout
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Mustard Greens
Turnip
Turnip Greens



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