Larvicidal and Cytotoxic Potential of Squamocin on the Midgut of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)

Larvicidal and Cytotoxic Potential of Squamocin on the Midgut of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)

Acetogenins are secondary metabolites exclusively produced by Annonaceae, which have antitumor, cytotoxic, and pesticide activities. In this study, we evaluated the larvicidal and cytotoxic effect of squamocin from Annona squamosa on Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) midgut. The compound was solubi...

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Main Authors: Marilza S. Costa, Jamile F. S. Cossolin, Mônica J. B. Pereira, Antônio E. G. Sant'Ana, Milena D. Lima, José C. Zanuncio, José Eduardo Serrão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
acetogenin
Annonaceae
cell death
botanical insecticides
dengue
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/6/4/1169

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