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: Chemical groups containing the covalent disulfide bonds -S-S-. The sulfur atoms can be bound to inorganic or organic moieties.
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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
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Antiviral Agents
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Enzyme Inhibitors
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Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Thromb Res 1986;42(3):303