THIOGLUCOSIDASE

Uses

Thioglucosidase has been used in a study to assess Brassica species screening for glucosinolate content. Thioglucosidase has also been used in a study to investigate a negative regulatory role for auxin in sulphate deficiency response in Arabidopsis thaliana.

General Description

Thioglucosidase, also called as myrosinase, is present in the myrosin cells that do not contain glucosinolates. This enzyme is obtained from several plant sources, such as Lepidium sativum, L. Sinapis alba and?Brassica napus.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Thioglucosidase research has focused mainly on the cruciferous crops due to their economic importance and cancer preventive benefits.