Genetic Variation in Chemical Defence Affects Protection of an Herbivorous Insect Against Predation
Molecular Ecology, Volume 35, Issue 9, May 2026.ABSTRACT Genetic variation contributes to intraspecific differences in the chemical defence in many insect species, yet the underlying genetic mechanisms remain poorly understood. The horseradish flea beetle, Phyllotreta armoraciae, sequesters glucosinolates from its horseradish host plant and activates them using endogenous myrosinase enzymes.
Johannes Körnig +9 more
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Cardenolide effects on alternative splicing vs. ion homeostasis.
, 2018 Cardenolide effects on alternative splicing vs. ion homeostasis.
Jens-Peter von Kries (5368169) +6 more
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Mycorrhizae Alter Toxin Sequestration and Performance of Two Specialist Herbivores
Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 2018 Multitrophic species interactions are shaped by both top-down and bottom-up factors. Belowground symbionts of plants, such as arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), can alter the strength of these forces by altering plant phenotype.
Amanda R. Meier, Mark D. Hunter
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A draft genome and transcriptome of common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) as resources for evolutionary, ecological, and molecular studies in milkweeds and Apocynaceae [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 Milkweeds (Asclepias) are used in wide-ranging studies including floral development, pollination biology, plant-insect interactions and co-evolution, secondary metabolite chemistry, and rapid diversification.
Kevin Weitemier +5 more
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The Total Synthesis of a Natural Cardenolide: (+)-Digitoxigenin
, 2016 The Total Synthesis of a Natural Cardenolide ...
Hee Yoon Lee (2676472) +4 more
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In silico prediction of MMP-2 pathway related to anticancer effects of Sterculia foetida L. [PDF]
Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy ResearchContext: Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) is a protein found in tumor cells and is important in breast cancer spread and development. Natural substances like quercetin, cardenolide, epicatechin, coumarin, and anthraquinone have been studied for their ...
Aiko Zavira Permana +9 more
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Nano Select, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2026.ABSTRACT The green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (MONPs) using plant‐based resources has gained significant traction as an environmentally benign, cost‐effective, and scalable alternative to traditional chemical and physical methods. This review comprehensively explores the plant‐mediated synthesis routes for a variety of MONPs, including CuO,
Faith Mwangi, Jannatun Zia, Ufana Riaz
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Glycosylation of Cardenolide Aglycones in the Leaves of Nerium oleander L.
, 1989 Application of [14C]-progesterone to the leaves of Nerium oleander L. (Apocynaceae) resulted in the formation of [14C]-digitoxigenin and [14C]-oleandrigenin glycosides; the labelled aglycones were obtained after hydrolysis from the cardenolide extract ...
Paper, D., Franz, Gerhard
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Pergularia tomentosa, from Traditional Uses to Ecology and Phytochemistry
Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2017 Background: Pergularia tomentosa L. has several traditional uses and biological activities which need to be more investigated. Objective: In this study, some ecological and phytochemical properties of Pergularia tomentosa were assessed.
SH Hosseini Kahnouj +4 more
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Optimizing Growth Conditions for Digoxin Production in Digitalis lanata Ehrh
World Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2016 Objective: Digoxin is a therapeutic cardenolide widely used to treat various heart conditions such as atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation and heart failure in both Western as well as Chinese medicine. Digoxin is extracted from cultivated Digitalis lanata
Herman A. van Wietmarschen +5 more
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