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J Chem Ecol

Title:		Pheromone biosynthesis in lepidoptera
Author(s):		Roelofs WL; Wolf WA;
Address:		"Department of Entomology New York State Agricultural Experiment Station, Cornell University, 14456, Geneva, New York"
Journal Title:		J Chem Ecol
Year:		1988
Volume:		14
Issue:		11
Page Number:		2019 - 2031
DOI:		10.1007/BF01014247
ISSN/ISBN:		0098-0331 (Print) 0098-0331 (Linking)
Abstract:		"Pheromone components for many lepidopteran species are produced by the use of unique chain-shortening and Delta9, Delta10, and Delta11 desaturase systems. Correlations in the Tortricidae indicate that the pheromone components derived from Delta9 and Delta01 desaturases are found in the more primitive species (those possessing morphological plesiomorphies). The precise blend ofZ andE acetates in a number of species is regulated in the final reduction sequence from acyl intermediates. Preliminary research has been conducted on the characterization of the various desaturase enzymes used and on the important blend regulating sequence. Initial purification work on the Delta11 desaturase enzyme found in the cabbage looper moth is reported"
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Notes:		"PubMed-not-MEDLINERoelofs, W L Wolf, W A eng 1988/11/01 J Chem Ecol. 1988 Nov; 14(11):2019-31. doi: 10.1007/BF01014247"