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The Source of Firefly Chemical Defenses: Endogenous Biosynthesis of Lucibufagins from Cholesterol

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: larvae, providing direct evidence to show the production of LBGs from dietary cholesterol.

Source: ACS Omega

DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c06679

Authors: Scott R. Smedley, Kathareeya K. Medeiros, Maha Gaber, Nicole R. Howells, David A. Posner, Faizan U. Rahim, Leif D. Deyrup, Stephen T. Deyrup

Institutions: Trinity College, Siena College, University of the Cumberlands

Language: English

Topic: Beetle Biology and Toxicology Studies

Subfield: Cancer Research

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,935

Funder: Trinity College

OpenAlex ID: W4414558172

FWCI: 0.327

Cites: 41

Cited by: 1

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