摘要:
Through a well-established enzymatic transformation glucosinolates release reactive isothiocyanates that can undergo further metabolic pathways affording a plethora of reactive metabolites. This study explores in detail the reaction of benzyl isothiocyanate, which possesses antitumor activity as alkylating agent, with D-glucosamine, commonly employed in oral treatments against osteoarthritis and inflammation. Structures of the resulting products and their evolution have been assessed and compared with those involving D-glucose, reported previously. Chemical results suggest that clinical treatments with o-glucosamine could reduce the beneficial effects associated with diets based on glucosinolate-rich foods. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.