N-(15,16-Dihydroxylinoleoyl)-glutamine and N-(15,16-epoxylinoleoyl)-glutamine isolated from oral secretions of lepidopteran larvae

N-(15,16-Dihydroxylinoleoyl)-glutamine (1) and N-(15,16-epoxylinoleoyl)-glutamine (2) and were identified in the regurgitant of lepidopteran larvae (Spodoptera exigua and Spodoptera frugiperda) by LC-MS. After methanolysis and derivatisation with MSTFA, the positions of the hydroxy groups of 1 were identified by GC-MS. The structures of both conjugates were confirmed by synthesis.     

A brief and stereoselective synthesis of limonoid models, with antifeedant activity against Locusts migratoria

A short stereoselective preparation of havanensin-type limonoid models is reported. The synthesis is based on a radical domino reaction of an epoxyketone to a bicyclic hydroxyketone, and is achieved in six and nine steps from simple cyclohexenones. The epoxyhavanensin derivatives show significant antifeedant activity against Spodoptera littoralis and Spodoptera frugiperda, and the epoxyketone 21 shows potent antifeedant activity against Locusts migratoria.     

Synthesis of CDE molecular fragments related to sendanin mediated by titanocene(III)

A practical, brief, and diastereoselective synthesis of limonoid CDE fragments from a readily available starting material is described. The key step was the titanocene(III)-promoted cyclization of unsaturated epoxylactones, readily prepared from α-cyclocitral. In this way, we confirm the viability of our procedure for the synthesis of a limonoid model with different functionalization patterns. We also report the antifeedant activity of epoxylactones 18 and 19, which show significant antifeedant activity against Spodoptera littoralis and Spodoptera frugiperda, two insect species with different feeding ecologies.     

New Synthesis of the Sex Pheromone of the Egyptian Cotton Leafworm,Spodoptera Littoralis

(9Z, 11E)-tetradecadien-1-y1 acetate 4 is a major component of the sex pheromone of the Egyptian cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis, which is an insect pest of major economic importance in mediterranean countries ^1,2. The compound 4 has also been isolated from Spodoptera litura which is a japanese vegetable pest ^3,4.     

Two New Constituents from Torricellia tiliifolia Stem Barks

A new iridoid, torrilliolide ( 1 ), and a new pyridine alkaloid, torricelline ( 2 ), were isolated from the stem barks of Torricellia tiliifolia. Their structures were determined by analysis of their spectroscopic data. Both compounds exhibited cytotoxicity against Spodoptera litura cell line.     

Synthesis and Insecticidal Activities of Novel Phthalic Acid Diamides

In order to discover novel insecticides with the new action mode on ryanodine receptor (RyR), a series of novel phthalic acid diamide derivatives were designed and synthesized. All compounds were characterized by ¹H NMR spectra and HRMS. The preliminary results of biological activity assessment indicated that some title compounds exhibited excellent insecticidal activities against Mythimna separata, Spodoptera exigua, and Plutella xylostella. The title compound 3‐nitro‐N‐cyclopropyl‐N′‐[2‐methyl‐4‐(perfluoropropan‐2‐yl)phenyl]phthalamide ( 4a ) was more efficient against diamondback moths than the control (chlorantraniliprole). The effects of some title compounds on intracellular calcium of neurons from the Spodoptera exigua proved that the title compounds were RyR activators.     

Structural design and insecticidal activity of 1,3,4-oxadiazole-ring containing pyridylpyrazole-4-carboxamides

The insecticidal activity of 1,3,4-oxadiazole-ring containing pyridylpyrazole-4-carboxamides against diamondback (Plutella xylostella) and noctuid (Spodoptera frugiperda) moths were evaluated. Only substitutions on the 1,3,4-oxadiazole moiety dictated bioreactivity, with 8q2 m-CF₃Ph being the most effective against Plutella xylostella, showing 80%–93% mortality at a concentration of 0.5–500 μg ml⁻¹ while the others remained inactive or less active (highest mortality being 63%). The larvicidal activity against Spodoptera frugiperda was inferior compared with that of Plutella xylostella, with the highest mortality being 33%. A crystal of 8q5 was obtained and analyzed, revealing the effects of intramolecular H-bonds and intermolecular π π interactions.     

Synthesis of 4＂-benzyloxyimino-4＂-deoxyavermectin B 1 a derivatives

Six new 4＂-benzyloxyimino-4＂-deoxyavermectin B la derivatives were synthesized from avermectin Bla by the selective protection of C-5-hydroxy group, oxidation of C-4＂-hydroxy group, and deprotection followed by reaction with O-substituted hydroxylamine hydrochlorides. Their structures were confirmed by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and MS. Insecticidal activities of the derivatives against Phopalosiphum pseudobrassicae, Spodoptera exigua and Pluteua xylosteua were evaluated.     

拟南芥和甜菜夜蛾相互作用的差异蛋白分析

以甜菜夜蛾(Spodoptera exigua)和模式植物拟南芥(Arabidopsis thanliana)作为研究体系, 应用蛋白质双向凝胶电泳(Two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, 2-DE)分析了在甜菜夜蛾取食诱导条件下拟南芥蛋白表达的差异, 从蛋白质水平揭示昆虫取食诱导条件下植物的化学防御机制. 结果发现, 在昆虫取食诱导条件下, 有28个蛋白发生显著变化, 其中17个蛋白点上调表达, 11个蛋白点下调表达. 利用基质辅助激光解吸电离飞行时间质谱(MALDI-TOF MS)对差异蛋白进行了鉴定, 结果发现转酮酶、S-腺苷甲硫氨酸合成酶、二氢硫辛酰胺脱氢酶和脂肪酸合成酶在植物诱导化学防御中具有重要的作用, 其中脂肪酸合成酶与茉莉酸代谢通路相关.     

Synthesis of Insect Sex Pheromones and Their Homologues I. (Z,E)-9, 11-Alkadienyl Acetates

(Z, E)-9, 11-Tetradecadienyl-l-acetate (1), a major component of the sex pheromone of Spodoptera litura (F.), and (Z, E}-9, 11-pentadecadienyl-1-acetate (2) were synthesized by the Wittig reaction between (E)-2-alkenal (3) and the ylid derived from 9-hydroxynonyltriphenylphosphonium bromide (4).     

Thiersinines A and B: novel antiinsectan indole diterpenoids from a new fungicolous Penicillium species (NRRL 28147)

[structure: see text] Two novel antiinsectan indole diterpenoids, thiersinines A (1) and B (2), along with seven known paxilline-type compounds, were isolated from organic extracts of a new Penicillium species (P. thiersii NRRL 28147). The structures of 1 and 2 were determined by analysis of 2D NMR data. Thiersinines A and B possess a unique spirocyclic subunit that is unprecedented in previously known compounds of this class. Both compounds exhibit potent activity against the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda).     

Bioactive constituents from Rollinia emarginata (Annonaceae)

From an Argentine collection of the tropical tree Rollinia emarginata (Annonaceae), vomifoliol, dehydrovomifoliol, blumenol C, loliolide, 7-epiloliolide, vanillin, dihydroactinolide, as well as other common plant constituents were obtained, and identified by their NMR and MS features compared with authentic samples. Antifeedant and toxic actions were exerted to the polyphagous moth Spodoptera frugiperda by the ethanol extract of the plant, at 250 ppm in the larval diet. Additionally, in greenhouse studies, a 200 ppm aqueous solution of the extract produced a post-emergency herbicidal effect on the annual weed common lambsquarter (Chenopodium album).     

鱼藤酮肟羧酸酯的合成和生物活性

以鱼藤酮为原料,经肟化、酯化反应合成了9种鱼藤酮肟羧酸酯新化合物,化合物经1H NMR、红外、元素分析等确证结构.生物活性试验结果表明:3a,3b和3c对家蝇(0.30 mg/mL)死亡率分别为80.0%,90.0%和95.0%,对甜菜夜蛾(0.10 mg/mL)的致死率分别为57.1%,60.0%和73.3%;3b对粘虫(1.00mg/mL)的致死率为86.4%,对叶蝉(0.50 mg/mL)的致死率为71.8%;3c对粘虫(1.00mg/mL)的致死率为100%;3a对叶蝉(0.50 mg/mL)的致死率为54.2%.     

Biological studies of azadirachtin and its derivatives against polyphagous pest, Spodoptera litura

Azadirachtin-A (Aza-A, figure 1) was subjected to a variety of synthetic transformations and the antifeedant activity and toxicity of the azadirachtin derivatives were assessed against second instar larvae Spodoptera litura on castor leaves in comparison with the crude material containing 9.14% Aza-A, as well as relatively pure 91% Aza-A. A probable mechanism for the base initiated fragmentation of the diketocarbonate into a decalin fragment and a spiroketal moiety has been proposed. The present study indicates that the combination of insect toxicity and antifeedancy of azadirachtin provides good crop protection.     

Biotransformation of isoflavones by the larvae of the common cutworm (Spodoptera litura)

Biotransformation of the 5,7,4'-trimethoxyisoflavone (1), 6,7,4'-trimethoxyisoflavone (2), and 7,4'-dimethoxyisoflavone (3) by insects, Spodoptera litura was investigated. Compound 1 was transformed to 5-hydroxy-7,4'-dimethoxyisoflavone (4), 7-hydroxy-5,4'-dimethoxyisoflavone (5) and 4'-hydroxy-5,7-dimethoxyisoflavone (6) by S. litura. Compounds 2 and 3 were hardly metabolized by S. litura. This suggested that compound 1 was converted to compounds 4, 5 and 6 by demethylation at the C-5, C-7 and C-4' position, respectively.     

Synthesis of limonoid CDE fragments related to limonin and nimbinim

A practical, brief and selective synthesis of limonoid CDE fragments from a readily available starting diketone is described. The key step is a cationic electrocyclization promoted by strong acids. In general the methodology has been demonstrated for compounds with sensitive furane and thiophene substituents to obtain diverse substituted indenones. Several of the compounds obtained show significant antifeedant activity against Spodoptera littoralis.     

5-苄氧亚氨基-5-脱氧阿维菌素B1a的合成

以阿维菌素B1a为原料经过选择性氧化合成5-氧代-5-脱氧阿维菌素B1a, 再与O-取代羟胺盐酸盐反应合成了5个5-苄氧亚氨基-5-脱氧阿维菌素B1a (4a～4e), 通过¹H NMR, ¹³C NMR, MS, IR确证了它们的结构. 生测结果表明它们对于棉铃虫和甜菜夜蛾有一定的杀虫活性.     

A novel one pot route to flavones under dual catalysis, an organo- and a Lewis acid catalyst

Substituted phenylacetylenes react with various o-hydroxy aromatic aldehydes under dual catalysis of piperidine and FeCl₃ in refluxing toluene to yield flavones in good to excellent yield. Atmospheric oxygen acts as stoichiometric oxidant in the process. Some of these compounds had been recently reported to show fair insecticidal activity against Spodoptera frugiperda.     

Synthesis and Bio-activities of Pyrazolyl or Pyridinyl Substituted Tonghaosu Analogs

11 pyrazolyl or pyridinyl substituted tonghaosu analogs were synthesized. Structures of all the new compounds were confirmed by ^1H NMR, IR, MS, HREIMS or elemental analysis. Their antifeedant activity against larvae of large white butterfly （Pieris brassicae L.）, larvicidal activity toward mosquito （Culex quinquefasciatus Say） and growth control activity toward larvae of Spodoptera litura Fab were examined. Some of them exhibited antifeeding activities comparable to or stronger than tonghaosu Z-1. Based on the activity data, the preliminary structure-activity relationship was also discussed, which might be instructive for finding out lead compounds with better bioactivities in the future.     

Micropatterning of cell-repellent polymer on a glass substrate for the highly resolved virus microarray

The development of a simple and easily accessible method to control cellular behavior under a spatially controlled surface is critical for fundamental studies in biotechnology. We fabricated a microarray of Spodoptera frugiperda 9 (Sf9) cells on a glass surface by microcontact printing cell-repellent polymeric molecules of poly(ethylene glycol)-branched-poly(methyl methacrylate) as a template for cell micropatterning. The polymer micropatterns enabled the stable confinement of Sf9 cells on the surface, resulting in the formation of a cell microarray. Subsequently, the patterned Sf9 cells were infected with recombinant baculovirus modified with green fluorescent protein (GFP) to form a virus microarray, and GFP expression in the virus microarray was verified with confocal fluorescence microscopy.