ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Coleoptera
;
Lytta polita
;
chemical defense
;
cantharidin
;
terpenoids
;
fluorine
;
metabolism
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Biosynthesis of cantharidin in a blister beetle,Lytta polita, is effectively inhibited by 6-fluoromevalonate. Inhibition is attributed specifically to the fluorine substituent. Biochemical inhibition has not been demonstrated previously for an arthropod's defensive substance.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01941552