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Impact of Consuming ‘Toxic’ Monarch Caterpillars on Adult Chinese Mantid Mass Gain and Fecundity
Insects, 2017 Predators that feed on chemically-defended prey often experience non-lethal effects that result in learned avoidance of the prey species. Some predators are able to consume toxic prey without ill-effect.
Jamie L. Rafter +5 more
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New CNS depressant cardenolide glycoside from the roots of Nerium oleander
Results in Chemistry, 2020 A new central nervous system (CNS) depressant cardenolide glycoside named nerioleanderoside (1) was isolated from active n-butanol fraction of the aqueous- ethanolic (5:95 v/v) extract of the fresh dried roots of Nerium oleander.
Ghanshyam Tiwari +3 more
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Chemical cues that attract cannibalistic cane toad (Rhinella marina) larvae to vulnerable embryos
Scientific Reports, 2021 Chemical cues produced by late-stage embryos of the cane toad (Rhinella marina) attract older conspecific larvae, which are highly cannibalistic and can consume an entire clutch.
Michael R. Crossland +3 more
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Complex engineering of Solanum alkaloids structural diversity in Nicotiana benthamiana
Plant Biotechnology Journal, Volume 24, Issue 1, Page 328-345, January 2026.Summary Transient expression in Nicotiana benthamiana offers a powerful and versatile platform for rapid production of complex specialized metabolites. Steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs) and steroidal saponins produced by members of the Solanaceae family are known for their diverse structures and activities including antimicrobial, anticancer, antiviral ...
Sachin A. Gharat +6 more
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Duckweeds: Model organisms for research on plant sterols and steroids
Plant Biology, Volume 28, Issue 1, Page 18-30, January 2026.Duckweeds (Lemnaceae), the fastest‐growing angiosperms and promising vegan protein source, offer a powerful model to address key questions in plant physiology. This article highlights their potential for dissecting the biosynthesis and function of phytosterols, sterol conjugates, brassinosteroids, and specialized steroidal metabolites, such as ...
J. Klein, K.‐J. Appenroth, K. S. Sree
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BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Introduction Cancer is a versatile disease with a high rate of relapse and mortality. Despite the presence of various treatment modalities, there is a serious need for the development of its management. Phytochemicals, which are abundant in nature, can be turned into novel medications for these types of diseases by optimizing their functions and ...
Mithila Kulkarni +5 more
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Data from: Cardenolide toxin diversity impacts monarch butterfly growth and sequestration
Please cite as: Agrawal, A.A., A.P. Hastings, and P. Rubiano-Buitrago. (2025) Data from: Cardenolide toxin diversity impacts monarch butterfly growth and sequestration. [dataset] Cornell University Library eCommons Repository.
Hastings, Amy P. +2 more
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, 2010 Bauer P, Munkert J, Brydziun M, et al. Highly conserved progesterone 5 beta-reductase genes (P5 beta R) from 5 beta-cardenolide-free and 5 beta-cardenolide-producing angiosperms. PHYTOCHEMISTRY. 2010;71(13):1495-1505.Most cardenolides used in the therapy
Brydziun, Margareta +15 more
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BioMed Research International, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.The Asteraceae family is amongst the most important groups of flowering plants, widely recognised for its ethnomedicinal relevance. This systematic review, conducted in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, synthesises evidence on the traditional medicinal uses of Asteraceae species in ...
David Sylvester Kacholi +1 more
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, 2016 Synthesis of the highly biologically valuable cardenolide backbone was achieved via anionic polycyclization. Bromoketone 18, obtained from double-Michael cycloaddition between cyclohexenone 14 and γ,δ-unsaturated β-ketoester 16, was efficiently aldolized
Daniel Chapdelaine (2334406) +2 more
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