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Biochemical and Molecular Insights Into Monocrotaline‐Induced Hepatotoxicity: An Experimental Mouse Study

Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Monocrotaline (MCT), a plant‐derived pyrrolizidine alkaloid, is well known for its hepatotoxic effects. However, full elucidation of the mechanisms underlying MCT‐induced hepatotoxicity, as well as the development of reliable biomarkers for early detection and monitoring, requires an integrated evaluation of biochemical, molecular, and ...
Ali Şenol, Alparslan Kadir Devrim, Miyase Çinar, Mahmut Sözmen, Fatma Betül Akça   +4 more
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Complex multitrophic species interactions and fitness costs: Intricate consequences of jasmonate and salicylate induced plant defences

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
This study reveals how long‐term activation of jasmonic and salicylic acid signalling reshapes arthropod communities and plant fitness across seasons. By showing that induced defences generate contrasting outcomes and cascading trade‐offs across trophic levels, it challenges the assumption that induced resistance is uniformly beneficial in natural ...
Mônica F. Kersch‐Becker, Guilherme P. Pinheiro, Thaís S. Schweller, Martin Pareja, Victoria M. Pocius, José R. Trigo, Gustavo Q. Romero   +6 more
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In Silico Prediction of Drug-Likeness, Pharmacokinetics, and Toxicity of Selected Phytotoxic Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids

Proceedings
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are heterocyclic organic compounds of natural origin synthesized by either plants or microorganisms [...]
Obinna Kenneth Didigwu, Emmanuel Amuchechukwu Kevin, Michael Osita Edeh, Sunday N. Okafor   +3 more
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Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Food on the Italian Market

Molecules, 2023
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) are secondary metabolites produced by over 6000 plant species worldwide. PAs enter the food chain through accidental co-harvesting of PA-containing weeds and through soil transfer from the living plant to surrounding ...
Mariantonietta Peloso, Gaetan Minkoumba Sonfack, Sandra Paduano, Michele De Martino, Barbara De Santis, Elisabetta Caprai   +5 more
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Deciphering Role of Endophytes in Plant Defences and Biotic Stress Resilience Across Families

Plant, Cell &Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Plant families generate distinct repertoires of specialised metabolites that govern their biotic interactions. Endophytes strengthen host plant defence mechanisms and tolerance to biotic challenges by upregulating metabolite biosynthesis, modifying precursor compounds into more potent forms, or by directly synthesising analogous defence ...
S. Aneeqa Noor, Kavita Verma, Nishu, Barkat Hussain, Vartika Mathur   +4 more
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Is the endophyte‐based plant protection against aphids mediated by changes in the insect microbiome?

Insect Science, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 1097-1108, June 2026.
We showed that the fungal endophyte Epichloë strain AR37 increased the plant resistance against aphids via the production of indole diterpene alkaloids. The reduction in aphid performance was not associated with changes in abundance/composition/diversity of the insect's bacterial microbiota, but additional endophyte effects on this microbiota cannot be
Daniel A. Bastías, Luis Carvalho, Ruy Jáuregui, Richard D. Johnson, Wei Zhang, Pedro E. Gundel   +5 more
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Bifunctional Photocatalysts: Exploiting Proximity for Enhanced Reaction Performance

Chemistry – A European Journal, Volume 32, Issue 19, 22 May 2026.
This review covers the application of the bifunctional approach to photocatalysis as a means to attain (enhanced) enantioselectivity, and, more in general, as a strategy to enhance the catalytic performance through an effective use of short‐lived reaction intermediates.
Luigi Dolcini, Daniele Lavelli, Alberto Dal Corso, Luca Pignataro   +3 more
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AlkaPlorer: A database‐driven explorer for natural alkaloids and derivatives

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 68, Issue 5, Page 1384-1398, May 2026.
The alkaloid database AlkaPlorer integrates over 130,000 compounds across 12,250 species. By linking chemical structures with biological and evolutionary data, it reveals how these molecules evolve and function. This platform serves as a vital resource for AI‐driven discovery in plant metabolism and modern drug development. ABSTRACT Alkaloids, renowned
Jiahao Li, Tao Zeng, Hongquan Xu, Xu Kang, Minghui Liang, Ruibo Wu   +5 more
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Mechanisms of Aristolochic Acid Resistance in Specialist Butterflies and Evolutionary Insights for Potential Protective Pathways

Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 19, 2 April 2026.
The study provides an extreme example of insect adaptation to highly toxic defenses of host plants, and investigates the complex strategies to resist carcinogenic aristolochic acids, including physical isolation, metabolic detoxification, and DNA repair.
Yang Luan, Yubo Zhang, Jingjing Li, Jianqing Zhu, Yuyang Lei, Yushi Hu, Zhenqiang Xin, Tianpei Xie, Jiang Zheng, Yuanyuan Lin, Jingjing Shen, Yiyi Cao, Xinyue You, Jing Xi, Jiaying Wu, Weiying Liu, Xinyu Zhang, Yuanting Zheng, David J. Lohman, Leming Shi, Wei Zhang   +20 more
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Pyrrolizidine alkaloids from Heliotropium transoxanum Bunge [PDF]

Research Journal of Pharmacognosy, 2016
Background and objectives: The plants belonging to the genus Heliotropium L. (Boraginaceae) are the main sources of toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs).
M. R. Delnavazi, M. Banihashem, H. Farsam, A. Shafiee, N. Yassa   +4 more
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