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ECDYSONE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ecdysone
1, record 1, English, ecdysone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- alpha-ecdysone 2, record 1, English, alpha%2Decdysone
correct, see observation
- (2ß,3ß,5ß,22R)-2,3,14,22,25-pentahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one 2, record 1, English, %282%C3%9F%2C3%C3%9F%2C5%C3%9F%2C22R%29%2D2%2C3%2C14%2C22%2C25%2Dpentahydroxycholest%2D7%2Den%2D6%2Done
correct, see observation
- molting hormone 3, record 1, English, molting%20hormone
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steroid hormone that regulates the processes of molting or ecdysis in insects. 4, record 1, English, - ecdysone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(2ß,3ß,5ß,22R)-2,3,14,22,25-pentahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 5, record 1, English, - ecdysone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 5, record 1, English, - ecdysone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
R: This capital letter must be italicized. 5, record 1, English, - ecdysone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C27H44O6. 5, record 1, English, - ecdysone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-ecdysone
- (2beta,3beta,5beta,22R)-2,3,14,22,25-pentahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ecdysone
1, record 1, French, ecdysone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alpha-ecdysone 2, record 1, French, alpha%2Decdysone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- hormone de mue 3, record 1, French, hormone%20de%20mue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Importante hormone stéroïde qui intervient dans le processus de la mue chez les insectes et les crustacés. 4, record 1, French, - ecdysone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'alpha-ecdysone est rapidement hydroxylée en C20 dans les tissus adipeux pour donner la β-ecdysone (HM, hormone de mue), beaucoup plus active que la forme alpha. Cette dernière doit être considérée plus comme un précurseur que l'hormone de mue elle-même. 2, record 1, French, - ecdysone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique. 5, record 1, French, - ecdysone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C27H44O6. 5, record 1, French, - ecdysone
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-ecdysone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecdisona
1, record 1, Spanish, ecdisona
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hormona segregada por las glándulas protorácicas de los insectos holometábolos. Actúa sobre la epidermis de las fases larvarias y da lugar a las mudas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ecdisona
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Crop Protection
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ecdysoid
1, record 2, English, ecdysoid
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Protection des végétaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- analogue de l’hormone de mue
1, record 2, French, analogue%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bhormone%20de%20mue
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- analogue de l'ecdysone 1, record 2, French, analogue%20de%20l%27ecdysone
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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