Allixin induction and accumulation by light irradiation. |
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Authors: | Y Kodera M Ayabe K Ogasawara K Ono |
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Institution: | Healthcare Institute, Wakunaga Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Takatagun, Hiroshima, Japan. kodera_y@wakunaga.co.jp |
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Abstract: | Allixin, a phytoalexin isolated from garlic, was induced by irradiating fresh garlic cloves with sunlight or UV light. Induced allixin was analyzed by HPLC, and the accumulated amounts of allixin were 3.1-6.3 microg/g under experimental conditions. |
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