As commonly depicted, in the thione form, thionamides (including thiourea and its derivatives) bear little resemblance to thyroid hormone. However, if placed in the thiol resonance form, these molecules are noted to structurally mimic the end of the tyrosine molecule (the precursor of thyroid
In this review, some common food plants and their toxic or otherwise bioactive components and mycotoxin contaminants have been considered. Crucifers contain naturally occurring components that are goitrogenic, resulting from the combined action of allyl isothiocyanate, goitrin, and thiocyanate.