| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5165805 | Phytochemistry | 2011 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Tannins have diverse effects on herbivores. ⺠In insect guts, tannins may act as prooxidants rather than binding proteins. Insects have physiological and structural defenses and can tolerate tannins. ⺠Tannin effects in vertebrates may be both positive and negative and do involve protein binding. ⺠In the future, molecular biology tools will help define the ecological roles of tannins.
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Authors
Raymond V. Barbehenn, C. Peter Constabel,