An alkaloid with insecticidal activity
(S)-Canadine is an alkaloid and intermediate in the biosynthesis of berberine that has been found in H. canadensis and has insecticidal activity.1,2,3,4 (S)-Canadine induces mortality in D. melanogaster larvae (LC50 = 0.91 µmol/ml of diet) and adults (LD50 = 2.5 µg/insect).4
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