The chemistry and chemical ecology of octocorals
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Corals belonging to the Octocorallia class have been subjected to different chemical and biochemical experiments. The results have provided scientists invaluable information regarding the chemical composition of the octocoral metabolites and their biological effects. Studies involving the Plexaura homomalla and Sinularia flexibilis species have shown that the chemical composition of the octocorals have defensive and reproductive applications. Moreover, a wide range of chemical compounds which include terpenes, prostaglandins and acetates constitute the majority of coral secretions.
Publication Name: Chemical Reviews
Subject: Chemistry
ISSN: 0009-2665
Year: 1992
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Chemical genetics
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Chemical genetics is defined as a genetics study using chemical tools, which has grown into a major wing of chemical biology and a standard tool of many researchers. A survey of contemporary research in chemical genetics is provided with a special emphasis on the techniques and methods in use.
Publication Name: Chemical Reviews
Subject: Chemistry
ISSN: 0009-2665
Year: 2006
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The early history of Chemical Reviews: "Established to fill a definite want."
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The history of the journal Chemical Reviews is traced on the occasion of its 100th volume. This journal has always sought to reflect the key trends in the chemical sciences, remaining true to its original aim of filling a clear need in the chemical community.
Publication Name: Chemical Reviews
Subject: Chemistry
ISSN: 0009-2665
Year: 2000
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