General description
α-Ecdysone is a phytoecdysteroid, synthesized from cholesterol, and one of the major insect molting hormones. Ecdysone is secreted by the ecdysial glands present in insects.
Application
α-Ecdysone has been used:
- to study its effects on Drosophila melanogaster′s sexual maturation
- to study its effects on specification of neurons in Drosphila male-specific neurite
- as a standard to evaluate the ecdysteroid levels by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Biochem/physiol Actions
Ecdysone exerts its effects via the ecdysone receptor and regulates larval molting, reproduction, and metamorphosis in insects.
- UPC:
- 51182430
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- E9004-10MG