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ajoene

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More on Disulfides Definition: Chemical groups containing the covalent disulfide bonds -S-S-. The sulfur atoms can be bound to inorganic or organic moieties.     
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
ajoene [ 4,5,9-trithiadodeca-1,6,11-triene 9-oxide ]
  major antiplatelet compound in methanol extract of garlic with other sulfur-containing compounds; also inhibits trypanothione reductase 		92285-01-3   *Disulfides Garlic Glutathione Reductase/antagonists & inhibitors
Pharma Action Antifungal Agents; Antiviral Agents; Enzyme Inhibitors; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors 		Thromb Res 1986;42(3):303

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