phytoalexin

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phytoalexin

(ˌfaɪtəʊəˈlɛksɪn)
n
(Botany) botany any of a group of substances produced by plants that inhibit the growth of pathogenic fungi that infect them
[C20: from phyto- + Greek alexein to ward off]
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phy•to•a•lex•in

(ˌfaɪ toʊ əˈlɛk sɪn)

n.
any of a class of plant compounds that accumulate at the site of invading microorganisms and confer resistance to disease.
[1945–50; phyto- + alexin an immunological complement (< Greek aléx(ein) to ward off + -in1)]
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References in periodicals archive
Resveratrol or 3,5,4-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene is classified into phytoalexin, a phenolic compound in the stilbene family with trans- form which is being more recurrent in processing greater bioactivity (Wenzel & Somoza, 2005) and is manufactured naturally by knotweeds, pine trees, grape vines, peanut plants, cocoa bushes, including: blueberries, raspberries, mulberries, cranberries, and bilberries (Jasinski et al., 2013).
Regarding phaseolin induction, an increase in the accumulation of this phytoalexin was observed with increase in the EEP concentration used (Figure 2).
RV is known as a phytoalexin with low water solubility and reduced stability.
LX, releasing elicitor-active xantho-oligosaccharides-induced phytoalexin synthesis in soybean cotyledons.
Pervaiz, "Chemotherapeutic potential of the chemopreventive phytoalexin resveratrol," Drug Resistance Updates, vol.
Baek, "Production of a major stilbene phytoalexin, resveratrol in peanut (Arachis hypogaea) and peanut products: a mini review," Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, vol.
The resveratrol, 3,5,4'-trihydroxy-transstilbene, is a polyphenolic phytoalexin that is found in natural form in many plants such as grapes, berries, red wine, and legumes, presenting numerous health benefits [82].
Resveratrol is a natural phenol and phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants in response to injury [22].
Resveratrol, a natural phytoalexin with prebiotic benefits, has been found to attenuate TMAO-induced AS by decreasing plasma TMAO levels and increasing hepatic bile acid neosynthesis by changing the intestinal flora [70].
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