| Literature DB >> 3732495 |
J E Carrel, J P Doom, J P McCormick.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3732495 DOI: 10.1007/bf01941552
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Experientia ISSN: 0014-4754