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Neosuberitenone, a New Sesterterpenoid Carbon Skeleton; New Suberitenones; and Bioactivity against Respiratory Syncytial Virus, from the Antarctic Sponge Suberites sp.

Marine Drugs, 2023
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious human pathogen that poses a significant threat to children under the age of two, and there is a current need for new small molecule treatments. The Antarctic sponge Suberites sp.
Joe Bracegirdle, Stine S. H. Olsen, Michael N. Teng, Kim C. Tran, Charles D. Amsler, James B. McClintock, Bill J. Baker   +6 more
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A review of the anticancer effects of sesquiterpene nerolidol on different malignant conditions [PDF]

Journal of Medicinal Plants
Background: Nerolidol (NER) is a sesquiterpene alcohol with various biological ‎and pharmacological activities, especially antitumor effects against different cancer models. The ‎anticancer properties of NER‎ are reportedly mediated by increased reactive
Ameneh Mohammadi, Parastoo Zarghami Moghaddam, Zahra Salehi, Farzaneh Shakeri, Manouchehr Teimoury, Samaneh Mollazadeh   +5 more
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Genomic Analysis of Terpene Synthase Family and Functional Characterization of Seven Sesquiterpene Synthases from Citrus sinensis

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2017
Citrus aroma and flavor, chief traits of fruit quality, are derived from their high content in essential oils of most plant tissues, including leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits.
Berta Alquézar, Berta Alquézar, Ana Rodríguez, Ana Rodríguez, Marcos de la Peña, Leandro Peña, Leandro Peña   +6 more
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In Vitro Anti-Influenza A Virus H1N1 Effect of Sesquiterpene-Rich Extracts of Carpesium abrotanoides

Molecules, 2022
Due to a high content of sesquiterpenes, Carpesium abrotanoides has been investigated to fully explore its health-promoting properties. Therefore, this work aimed to assess, for the first time, the anti-influenza A virus H1N1 potential of sesquiterpene ...
Li Li, Shenghui Yang, Dilu Chen, Zhihuang Wu, Meijun Zhang, Fang Yang, Li Qin, Xiaojiang Zhou   +7 more
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Spectroscopic and In Silico Determination of the Structural and Antioxidant Properties of Essential Oils From Lavandula Species Cultivated in the Silivri Region of Istanbul

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Plants are important sources of bioactive compounds that contribute to nutrition, health maintenance, and disease prevention. In this study, the chemical composition and antioxidant potential of essential oils obtained from Lavandula angustifolia “Sevtopolis” and Lavandula × intermedia cultivated in the Silivri region of Istanbul were ...
Bilge Bicak, Beray Kizilkaya, Serda Kecel Gunduz, Aliye Demet Demirag, Sabriye Percin Ozkorucuklu   +4 more
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(1S,2R,3aR,6S,8aS)-1-Isopropyl-3a,6-Dimethyldecahydroazulene-1,2,6-Triol from Trichoderma virens

Molbank
A novel derivative from carotene-type sesquiterpene, (1S,2R,3aR,6S,8aS)-1-isopropyl-3a,6-dimethyldecahydroazulene-1,2,6-triol (1), was successfully isolated from filamentous fungus Trichoderma virens NBRC 31959.
Desita Triana Aziz, Resky Nugraha, Marwah Wirda Ningsih, Zetryana Puteri Tachrim, Yuta Murai, Makoto Hashimoto   +5 more
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Insect Antifeedant Components of Senecio fistulosus var. fistulosus—Hualtata

Plants, 2019
From a bioactive methanolic extract of Senecio fistulosus, the antifeedant effects of the alkaloidal and non-alkaloidal fractions were tested against the insects Spodoptera littoralis, Myzus persicae and Rhopalosiphum padi, with the non-alkaloidal ...
Liliana Ruiz-Vásquez, Matías Reina, Víctor Fajardo, Matías López, Azucena González-Coloma   +4 more
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Purification, Fluorescent Labeling, and Detyrosination of Mammalian Cell Tubulin for Biochemical Assays

Cytoskeleton, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Microtubules play essential roles in numerous cellular processes. All microtubules are built from the protein tubulin, yet individual microtubules can differ spatially and temporally due to their tubulin isotype composition and post‐translational modifications (PTMs).
Ezekiel C. Thomas, Yang Yue, Morgan L. Pimm, Takashi Hotta, Ryoma Ohi, Kristen J. Verhey   +5 more
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Conversion of carbon dioxide into valencene and other sesquiterpenes with metabolic engineered Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 cell factories

GCB Bioenergy, 2023
Valencene is a natural sesquiterpene with desirable bioactivity and aroma, making it a valuable ingredient in the food and cosmetics industries. Traditionally, valencene was extracted from the citrus fruits, and its applications were restricted by the ...
Jiahui Sun, Xuejing Xu, Yannan Wu, Huili Sun, Guodong Luan, Xuefeng Lu   +5 more
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Retro‐Hetero‐Michael Addition Strategies in Organic Synthesis

European Journal of Organic Chemistry, EarlyView.
In this review, synthetic approaches to carbo‐ and heterocyclic compounds, including natural products, published in the last 15 years (2011–2025) which have either relied upon or included a retro‐hetero‐Michael addition step at any stage are discussed.
Dina Scarpi, Ernesto G. Occhiato
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