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
BroccoliBrussels SproutCabbageCauliflowerCollard GreensMustard GreensTurnipTurnip Greens
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