Compounds with this group selectively modify the ends of cysteine, tyrosine, and lysine side chains as well as the alpha amine in the N-terminal end of peptides.
At neutral pH, the enzyme myrosinase assists in the plant defense against herbivores by cleaving a glucosinolate like sinigrin and leaving behind these types of compounds in plants of the order Brassicales. Because it induces apoptosis, the phenethyl derivative of this group is studied for its potential in cancer prevention. A lachrymatory effect is produced by the colorless allyl compound with this group, which accounts for the pungent taste of wasabi and horseradish. Another glucosinolate example is sulforaphane, which is obtained from broccoli, brussel sprouts, and cabbages and is a potent anti-cancer compound containing this group. Compounds with this group selectively modify the ends of cysteine, tyrosine, and lysine side chains as well as the alpha amine in the N-terminal end of peptides. That reactivity is taken advantage of in the Edman degradation, which uses the phenyl-substituted group of this kind to sequence amino acids. For 10 points, name this chemical group consisting of R-N-C-S.
At neutral pH, the enzyme myrosinase assists in the plant defense against herbivores by cleaving a glucosinolate like sinigrin and leaving behind these types of compounds in plants of the order Brassicales.
isothiocyanate [under no circumstances should you prompt on partial answer]