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Insect Chemical Defense
Laurent, Pascal; Braekman, Jean-Claude; Daloze, Désiré
2005In Schulz, Stefan (Ed.) The Chemistry of Pheromones and Other Semiochemicals II
 

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Keywords :
Defensive compounds; Structure determination; Synthesis; Biological activity; Alkaloids
Abstract :
[en] Research on the defensive chemistry of insects during the last decade is reviewed, with special emphasis on non-volatile compounds. The isolation and structure determination of defensive chemicals, of glandular and non-glandular origins, are first discussed, followed by an overview of the synthesis and biological/pharmacological activities of some of them. Biosynthesis has been largely omitted since this topic has been addressed in a recent review. During the period covered, beetles (e.g., coccinellids and chrysomelids) and ants have undoubtedly been the most prolific producers of repellent and/or toxic compounds. This survey also shows that alkaloids are the most frequently encountered defensive compounds in insects.
Disciplines :
Chemistry
Author, co-author :
Laurent, Pascal ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Chimie et bio-industries > Chimie biologique industrielle
Braekman, Jean-Claude
Daloze, Désiré
Language :
English
Title :
Insect Chemical Defense
Publication date :
2005
Main work title :
The Chemistry of Pheromones and Other Semiochemicals II
Author, co-author :
Schulz, Stefan
Publisher :
Springer Verlag, Berlin, Germany
ISBN/EAN :
978-3-540-21308-6
Pages :
167-229
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