Phytoalexins

Secondary metabolites produced and accumulated by plants infected with microbial pathogen or otherwise under abiotic stress. Phytoalexins are structurally diverse but in common play a role in triggering PLANT SYSTEMIC ACQUIRED RESISTANCE.

Also Known As:

Metabolites, Phytoalexin; Phytoalexins, Diterpenoid; Phytoalexins, Flavonoid; Phytoalexins, Indole; Phytoalexins, Isoflavonoid; Phytoalexins, Sesquiterpene; Phytoalexins, Terpenoid; Diterpenoid Phytoalexins; Flavonoid Phytoalexins; Indole Phytoalexins; Isoflavonoid Phytoalexins; Phytoalexin Metabolites; Sesquiterpene Phytoalexins; Terpenoid Phytoalexins

Networked: 153 relevant articles (4 outcomes, 5 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Burow, Matthew E: 5 articles (02/2013 - 01/2006)
2.	Kim, Hyo Jung: 4 articles (05/2013 - 02/2010)
3.	Ishihara, Atsushi: 3 articles (11/2021 - 08/2004)
4.	Okada, Kazunori: 3 articles (12/2019 - 02/2008)
5.	Wang, Shiping: 3 articles (11/2014 - 05/2008)
6.	Kim, Jong-Sang: 3 articles (05/2013 - 08/2010)
7.	Boue, Stephen M: 3 articles (02/2013 - 01/2006)
8.	McLachlan, John A: 3 articles (02/2013 - 12/2006)
9.	Cleveland, Thomas E: 3 articles (01/2010 - 12/2006)
10.	Liu, Jiang: 2 articles (01/2021 - 01/2016)

Related Diseases

1.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 11/26/2016 - "Indole phytoalexins from crucifers have been shown to exhibit significant anti-cancer, chemopreventive, and antiproliferative activity. " 02/01/2013 - "Glyceollins are a novel class of soybean phytoalexins with potential cancer-preventive and antiestrogenic effects. " 01/01/2012 - "This review highlights the plausible molecular mechanisms through which phytoalexins regulate biological processes that can impinge cancer development. " 01/01/2012 - " Phytoalexins have been identified in at least 75 plants including cruciferous vegetables, soybean, garlic, tomato, rice, beans, and potatoes suggesting plants may be a rich source of cancer-fighting compounds. " 01/01/2012 - "Phytoalexins in cancer prevention."
2.	Neurodegenerative Diseases (Neurodegenerative Disease) 03/01/2016 - "In human cell lines and in animal studies, phytoalexins have been shown to be highly beneficial, with protective effects against cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, hyperglycemia, as well as potential effects on longevity. "
3.	Hyperglycemia 03/01/2016 - "In human cell lines and in animal studies, phytoalexins have been shown to be highly beneficial, with protective effects against cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, hyperglycemia, as well as potential effects on longevity. "
4.	Cardiovascular Diseases (Cardiovascular Disease) 03/01/2016 - "In human cell lines and in animal studies, phytoalexins have been shown to be highly beneficial, with protective effects against cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, hyperglycemia, as well as potential effects on longevity. "
5.	Disease Resistance 07/08/2013 - "Genetic manipulation of phytoalexins has been investigated to increase the disease resistance of plants. " 01/01/1999 - "Criteria for evaluating a role for phytoalexins in disease resistance are also discussed." 01/01/1999 - "However, the specific role of phytoalexins in disease resistance is not clear for the majority of host-parasite systems. " 01/01/1995 - "Phytoalexins, stress metabolism, and disease resistance in plants." 01/01/1984 - "Phytoalexins and disease resistance mechanisms from a perspective of evolution and adaptation."

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Enzymes
2.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
3.	Lignin
4.	Flavonoids
5.	Oligosaccharides
6.	Isoflavones
7.	Estrogens (Estrogen)
8.	Antioxidants
9.	Stilbenes
10.	Proteins (Proteins, Gene)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Chemoprevention
2.	Lasers (Laser)
3.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)