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GO: Biological Process

glucosinolate metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0019760
Synonyms
  • glucosinolate metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving glucosinolates, substituted thioglucosides found in rapeseed products and related cruciferae. They are metabolized to a variety of toxic products which are most likely the cause of hepatocytic necrosis in animals and humans.
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