Strength of Onion-induced Human Antiplatelet Activity is Associated with Plant Development

• Published in: HortScience Vol. 32; no. 3; p. 524
• Main Author: Goldman, I.L
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.06.1997

Much of the medicinal activity induced by vegetable Alliums is derived from a suite of organosulfur compounds formed following hydrolysis of the S -alk(en)yl- l -cysteine sulfoxides (ACSOs). One of these medicinal activities is the inhibition of blood platelet aggregation; a factor that may influenc...