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Biologically Active Sulphur Compounds of Plant Origin

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Sulphur in Plants

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Sulphur containing secondary compounds of plant origin are known to have therapeutic utility. Innumerable clinical aspects of these compounds are reported. These range from anticancer, anti-HIV, antifungal to several other effects. Some sulphur metabolites have shown very promising results. Compounds like organosulphur found in family Alliaceae have cardiovascular and antineoplastic effects. Sulphur containing organoselenium compounds are reported to have antineoplastic effect. Sulphated polysaccharides showed anti-HIV activity. Sulphoraphane and glucosinolates have potent anticancer activity.

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  1. Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, New Delhi, 110062, India

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Haq, K., Ali, M. (2003). Biologically Active Sulphur Compounds of Plant Origin. In: Abrol, Y.P., Ahmad, A. (eds) Sulphur in Plants. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-0289-8_21

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