Legras JL, Chuzel G, Arnaud A, Galzy P. Natural nitriles and their metabolism.
World J Microbiol Biotechnol 2014;
6:83-108. [PMID:
24429979 DOI:
10.1007/bf01200927]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/1989] [Accepted: 10/15/1989] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
The present work reviews the numerous nitrile compounds that have been isolated from plants and animals. Two kinds of potentially toxic molecules are widespread, namely the cyanogenic glycosides and cyanollpids. Many other aromatic and allphatic nitriles are synthesized to a lesser extent. Different studies on the synthesis and degradation of these cyanogenic compounds are also reviewed to emphasize the potential use of different microorganisms for the detoxification of food and foodstuff.
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