Isolation and Properties of Raphanin, an Antibacterial Substance from Radish Seed

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Abstract
Prepn. and purification of a new antibiotic, raphanin, from the seeds of the radish are descr. The seeds contain an inactive precursor which is activated to a potent antibiotic by a concomitant enzyme. Physical, chemical, antibiotic and toxic properties of raphanin are descr. Raphanin, owing to its high toxicity, does not hold the promise of a useful therapeutic agent.

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