Plant Resins

Flammable, amorphous, vegetable products of secretion or disintegration, usually formed in special cavities of plants. They are generally insoluble in water and soluble in alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, ether, or volatile oils. They are fusible and have a conchoidal fracture. They are the oxidation or polymerization products of the terpenes, and are mixtures of aromatic acids and esters. Most are soft and sticky, but harden after exposure to cold. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed & Dorland, 28th ed)

Also Known As:

Resins, Plant

Networked: 4 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results

Experts

1.	Annoscia, Desiderato: 1 article (01/2017)
2.	Bortolomeazzi, Renzo: 1 article (01/2017)
3.	Galbraith, David: 1 article (01/2017)
4.	Grozinger, Christina: 1 article (01/2017)
5.	Nazzi, Francesco: 1 article (01/2017)
6.	Quirici, Anna: 1 article (01/2017)
7.	Zanni, Virginia: 1 article (01/2017)
8.	Anderson, Kirk E: 1 article (12/2014)
9.	Carroll, Mark J: 1 article (12/2014)
10.	Corby-Harris, Vanessa: 1 article (12/2014)

Related Diseases

1.	Atherosclerosis 02/01/2008 - "The inhibition of NF-kappaB activity by plant resins from species of the Boswellia family might represent an alternative for classical medicine treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases such as atherosclerosis."
2.	Urticaria (Hives) 12/01/2014 - "Honey bee hives are filled with stored pollen, honey, plant resins and wax, all antimicrobial to differing degrees. "
3.	Mycoses (Diseases, Fungus) 01/01/2012 - "Here we present evidence that honey bee colonies may self-medicate with plant resins in response to a fungal infection. "
4.	Infections 01/01/2017 - "To control the spread and development of pathogen infections within the colony, honey bees use plant resins with antibiotic activity, but little is known about the properties of other substances, that are mainly used as a foodstuff, for controlling possible diseases both at the individual and colony level. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	NF-kappa B (NF-kB)
2.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)