Biological relevance of host plant-derived terpenoid in the cocoons of the tropical tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta
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Biological relevance of host plant-derived terpenoid in the cocoons of the tropical tasar silkworm Antheraea mylitta
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Bindu, PC
Jaisankar, P Hauer, F Gutzeit, HO Kundu, SC |
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Ecology; Evolutionary Biology
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We have characterized and studied the biological functions of a terpenoid derivative in the Indian tropical tasar silkworm, Antheraea mylitta reared on the primary host plant Arjun, Terminalia arjuna. The compound from insect cocoon turned out to be a terpenoid derivative which resembled oleanane type triterpene (Arjunolic acid) present in the host plant. The plant and cocoon compounds were anti-oxidative as determined by bleaching of beta carotene it? vitro. UV-exposure is the major form of peroxidative insult encountered by this wild tropical silkworm. The life cycle comprising five larval stages and the cocoon stage lasts for about 30-45 days. Hence the sequestration of antioxidant and UV-protectant molecule from the host plant commands great biological significance. (c) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTDOXFORDTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND
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2011-09-20T12:12:10Z
2011-09-20T12:12:10Z 2006 |
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Article
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BIOCHEMICAL SYSTEMATICS AND ECOLOGY
0305-1978 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/14152 |
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English
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