The phytochemical, biological, and medicinal attributes of phytoecdysteroids: An updated review [PDF]
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, 2021 The phytoecdysteroids (PEs) comprise a large group of biologically-active plant steroids, which have structures similar to those of insect-molting hormones. PEs are distributed in plants as secondary metabolites that offer protection against phytophagus (
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The Distribution of Phytoecdysteroids among Terrestrial Vascular Plants: A Comparison of Two Databases and Discussion of the Implications for Plant/Insect Interactions and Plant Protection [PDF]
Plants, 2023 Phytoecdysteroids are a class of plant secondary compounds which are present in a wide diversity of vascular plant species, where they contribute to a reduction in invertebrate predation.
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Phytoecdysteroids: Quantification in Selected Plant Species and Evaluation of Some Effects on Gastric Smooth Muscles [PDF]
MoleculesPhytoecdysteroids (PEs) are naturally occurring steroid compounds, that have recently gained significant attention, due to their diverse biological activities and high therapeutic potential. The aim of the present study was to quantify some PEs including
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Phytoecdysteroids from Serratula coronata L. for Psoriatic Skincare [PDF]
Molecules, 2022 Phytoecdysones from Serratula coronata seem to be promising agents for skincare in patients with psoriasis. The aim of the study was to determine the effects of creams containing the extract of S. coronata on psoriatic lesions.
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Anxiolytic and Antioxidant Effect of Phytoecdysteroids and Polyphenols from Chenopodium quinoa on an In Vivo Restraint Stress Model [PDF]
Molecules, 2022 The variety of stressful conditions in daily human activity requires nutritional support with safe, specialized food products containing functional food ingredients (FFIs) enriched with biologically active plant substances with proven adaptogenic ...
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Plant Triterpenoid Crosstalk: The Interaction of Brassinosteroids and Phytoecdysteroids in Lepidium sativum [PDF]
Plants, 2020 Plant steroid alcohols, plant sterols, are essential components of cell membranes that perform many functions. Their most prominent function is maintaining membrane semipermeability and regulating its fluidity through their specific interaction with ...
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Identification of Genes Involved in Resistance to High Exogenous 20-Hydroxyecdysone in Spodoptera litura [PDF]
Insects, 2022 To prevent their ingestion by phytophagous insects, plants produce secondary metabolites as defensive weapons. Conversely, insects need to counter these metabolites to survive.
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Simultaneous LC–MS Profiling of Bioactive Ecdysteroids in Nutrient-Dense Plant Sources and Dietary Supplements [PDF]
MoleculesPhytoecdysteroids have garnered increasing interest due to their broad biological and pharmacological properties. The present study reports on the development and validation of a reliable liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry method for the detection ...
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Phytoecdysteroids from the Roots of Achyranthes bidentata Blume
Molecules, 2012 Two new phytoecdysteroids, (25S)-20,22-O-(R-ethylidene)inokosterone (1) and 20,22-O-(R-3-methoxycarbonyl)propylidene-20-hydroxyecdysone (2), together with six known phytoecdysteroids 3–8 were isolated from the roots of Achyranthes bidentata Blume.
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Activity of Ajuga iva Extracts Against the African Cotton Leafworm Spodoptera littoralis [PDF]
Insects, 2020 Control of the crop pest African cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval), by chemical insecticides has led to serious resistance problems. Ajuga plants contain phytoecdysteroids (arthropod steroid hormone analogs regulating metamorphosis) and ...
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