Glucosinolates: Structure, classification, biosynthesis and functions in higher plants

ABSTRACT
 Objective: To analyze concepts, structure, classification, biosynthesis and functions of glucosinolates (GSLs) in higher plants.
 Design/methodology/approach: A search was performed into recent high-impact literature related to (GSLs).
 Results: GSLs are secondary metabolites rich N S. They divided aliphatic, aromatic, indole depending on the amino acid from which they arise. The products their hydrolysis, mediated by thioglucoside glucohydrolase, thioglucosidase or myrosinase enzymes (EC 3.2.1.147), play a role increasing tolerance biotic abiotic stress factors. Furthermore, given composition, can serve as nutrient reservoir under deficiency conditions.
 Limitations study/implications: synthesized only species Capparidaceae, Brassicaceae, Resedaceae, Moringaceae families.
 Findings/conclusions: sulfur compounds that defense mechanisms against factors sources nutrients plants, molecules with important nutraceutical properties food human health.