Avermectin B1a is a macrocycline lactone with insecticidal and anti-parasitic properties. Avermectin B1a is soluble in acetone, methanol, and isopropanol.
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| Mechanism of Action | Avermectins induce paralysis in nematodes by blocking transmission between neurons in the ventral nerve cord. |
| Spectrum | Avermectin has been actively used in agricultural and veterinary applications as an insecticide and antihelmintic respectively. |
| References | Kass, L. S., and C. C. Wang. "Avermectin B1a, a Paralyzing Anthelmintic That Affects Interneurons and Inhibitory Motoneurons in Ascaris." Ncbi.gov. PNAS, n.d. Web. 21 June 2013 |
