Vitamin D1 versus ecdysteroids: Growth effects on cell regeneration and malignant growth in insects are similar to those in humans
Polyhydroxylated derivatives of 6-keto,7-dehydrocholesterol (ecdysteroids) are common constituents of various plants. In 1965, they were accidentally discovered in the search for the insect moulting hormone. These biologically important natural compounds are neither insect hormones nor inducers of i...
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2019-01-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201901-0003_vitamin_d1_versus_ecdysteroids_growth_effects_on_cell_regeneration_and_malignant_growth_in_insects_are_similar.php |