Definition of Alliinases. Meaning of Alliinases. Synonyms of Alliinases

- odors, and tear-inducing properties. Alliinases are part of the plant's defense against herbivores. Alliinase is normally sequestered within a plant...
- breaking open of the onion cells, which releases enzymes called alliinases. Alliinases then break down amino acid sulfoxides, generating sulfenic acids...
- garlic and l****s. When fresh garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin into allicin, which is responsible for the aroma of fresh...
- chopping an onion causes damage to cells which releases enzymes called alliinases. These break down amino acid sulfoxides and generate sulfenic acids. A...
- chemicals can react forming toxic chemicals. In garlic, alliin and the enzyme alliinase are normally separated but form allicin if the vacuole is broken. A similar...
- lachrymatory factor synthase in Petiveria alliacea and its influence on alliinase-mediated formation of biologically active organosulfur compounds". Plant...
- garlic are responsible. These are normally kept separate from an enzyme (alliinase) that can act on them. However, acidity damages the cells of the garlic...
- amino acid cysteine. When fresh garlic is chopped or crushed, the enzyme alliinase converts alliin into allicin, which is responsible for the aroma of fresh...
- produced from alliin (a derivative of the amino acid cysteine) by the enzyme alliinase. Allicin is unstable and breaks down to form other sulfur compounds such...
- Van Nerum, K.; Van Leuven, F.; Van Damme, E.J.M. (1997). "Lectin and alliinase are the predominant proteins in nectar from l**** (Allium porrum L.) flowers"...