Eutrema wasabi (Siebold) Maximowicz
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Eutrema wasabi (Siebold) Maximowicz (2)
- Formula: C9H17NOS2
- Molecular Weight: 219.37
7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate is an activator for MAPK signaling pathway, which downregulates the melanogenesis related proteins and suppresses the melanin synthesis in B16-F1 cells. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate induces autophagy. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate is an inducer for phase II enzyme, which exhibits chemoprotective effect against carcinogen. 7-Methylsulfinylheptyl isothiocyanate can be used as cosmetic ingredient for skin whitening and anti-inflammation.
- Formula: C11H11NO3
- Molecular Weight: 205.21
Phytoalexine (Compound 8) is a phytoalexin found in wasabi with antifungal activity against fungi such as Phoma lingam and Phoma wasabiae. Phytoalexine inhibits spore germination and mycelial growth of fungi. Phytoalexine is promising for research of pesticides against plant fungal diseases.
