Lenthionine
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- For the amino acid, see Lanthionine.
Lenthionine (1,2,3,5,6-pentathiacycloheptane, C2H4S5) is a cyclic organosulfur compound found in shiitake mushrooms and partly responsible for their flavor. The mechanism of its formation is unclear, but it probably involves the enzyme C-S lyase.
Besides giving flavor to shiitake mushrooms, lenthionine inhibits platelet aggregation, so it is a promising treatment for thrombosis. Other organosulfur compounds found in garlic have a similar effect.
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- Chemistry in a salad bowl: Comparative organosulfur chemistry of garlic, onion and shiitake mushrooms
- Mechanism of inhibition of platelet aggregation by lenthionine, a flavor component from shiitake mushroom
- Link page to external chemical sources.
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