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Fred Baker, Ph.D.
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Publication Record for Fred Baker:

Baker, F.C. and Tove, S.B. Biohydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids. Solubilization, partial purification and development of a rapid assay for the cis-9, trans-11-octadecadienoic acid reductase for Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens. In Federation Proceedings 1973, Vol. 32.

Baker, F.C., Brooks, C.J.W., and Hutchinson, S.A. Biosynthesis of capsidiol in sweet peppers (Capsicum frutescens) infected with fungi: Evidence for methyl group migration from 13C nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. J. Chem. Soc. Chem. Comm., 1975, 293–294.

Baker, F.C. and Brooks, C.J.W. Biosynthesis of the sesquiterpenoid capsidiol, in sweet pepper fruits inoculated with fungal spores. Phytochemistry, 1976, 15, 689-694.

Hunter, W.J., Baker, F.C., Rosenfeld, I.A., Keyser, J.B., and Tove, S.B. Biohydrogenation of unsaturated fatty acids: Hydrogenation by cell-free preparations of Butyrivibrio fibrisolvens. J. Biol. Chem., 1976, 251, 2241-2247.

Baker. F.C. and Schooley, D.A. Juvenile hormone biosynthesis: identification of 3-hydroxy-3-ethylglutarate and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutarate in cell-free extracts from Manduca sexta incubated with propionyl- and acetyl-CoA. J. Chem. Soc. Chem. Comm., 1978, 292–293.

Schooley, D.A., Judy, K.J., Baker, F.C., Lee, E., Bergot, B.J., and Hall, M.S. Biosynthesis of the juvenile hormones: The role of the homoisoprenoid intermediates. In Comparative Endocrinology, Gaillard, P.J., and Boer, H.H. eds., 1978, 499–502. Elsevier, Amsterdam.

Baker, F.C., and Schooley, D.A. Analysis and purification of acyl coenzyme A thioesters by reversed-phase ion-pair liquid chromatography. Anal. Biochem., 1979, 94, 417–424.

Bergot, B.J., Baker, F.C., Lee, E., and Schooley, D.A. Absolute configuration of homomevalonate and 3-hydroxy-3-ethylglutaryl and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A, produced by cell-free extracts of insect corpora allata. A cautionary note on prediction of absolute stereochemistry based on liquid chromatographic elution order of diastereomeric derivatives. J. Amer. Chem. Soc., 1979, 101, 7432–7434.

Baker, F.C. and Schooley, D.A. Separation of coenzyme A (CoA) esters by RP-IPC. In Spectra Physics Chromatography Review, 1981, 7, 6–8.

Baker, F.C. and Schooley, D.A. Biosynthesis of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA, 3-hydroxy-3-ethylglutaryl-CoA, mevalonate and homomevalonate by insect corpus allatum and mammalian hepatic tissues. Biochem. Biophys. Acta, 1981, 664, 356–372.

Baker, F.C. and Schooley, D.A. Separation of S-acyl-CoA thioesters and related compounds by reversed-phase ion-pair chromatography. In Methods in Enzymology, 1981, 72, 41–52.

Baker, F.C., Lee, E., Bergot, B.J., and Schooley, D.A. Isomerization of isopentenyl pyrophosphate and homoisopentenyl pyrophosphate by Manduca sexta corpora cardiaca-corpora allata homogenates. In Juvenile Hormone Biochemistry. G.E. Pratt and G.T. Brooks, eds., Elsevier. 1981, pp. 67–80.

Bergot, B.J., Baker, F.C., Cerf, D.C., Jamieson, G., and Schooley, D.A. Qualitative and quantitative aspects of juvenile hormone titers in developing embryos of several insect species: Discovery of a new JH-like substance from eggs of Manduca sexta. In Juvenile Hormone Biochemistry. G.E. Pratt and G.T. Brooks, eds., Elsevier. 1981, pp. 33-45.

Kramer, S.J., Baker, F.C., Miller, C.A., Cerf, D.C., Schooley, D.A., and Menn, J.J. Juvenile hormone antagonists, In IUPAC Pesticide Chemistry, ed. J. Miyamoto et al., Pergamon Press, 1983, pp. 177–182.

Baker, F.C., Hagendorn, H.H., Schooley, D.A. and Wheelock, G. Mosquito juvenile hormone: Identification and bioassay activity. J. Insect Physiol., 1983, 29, 465–470.

Loher, W., Ruzo, L., Baker, F.C., Miller, C.A. and Schooley, D.A. Identification of the juvenile hormone from the cricket, Teleogryllus commodus, and juvenile hormone titre changes. J. Insect Physiol., 1983, 29, 585–589.

Watson, D.G., Baker, F.C., and Brooks, C.J.W. Sesquiterpeniod stress metabolites of capsicums. Biochem. Soc. Trans., Vol. 11, 603rd meeting, Liverpool, 1983, 589–590.

Baker, F.C., Mauchamp, B., Tsai, L.W., and Schooley, D.A Farnesol and farnesal dehydrogenase(s) in corpora allata of the tobacco hornworm moth, Manduca sexta. J. Lipid Res., 1983, 24, 1586–1594.

Baker, F.C., Jamieson, G., Lanzrein, B., Miller, C.A., Tsai, L.W., and Schooley, D.A. Detection of only JH III in several life-stages of Nauphoeta cinerea and Thermobia domestica. Life Sci., 1984, 35, 1553-1560.

Schooley, D.A., Baker, F.C., Tsai, L.W., Miller, C.A., and Jamieson, G.C. Juvenile hormones 0, I, and II: The lepidopteran juvenile hormones. In Biosynthesis, Metabolism, Mode of Action of Invertebrate Hormones (Second International CNRS Symposium, Strasbourg) ed. Hoffman, J.A. (Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg). 1984, pp. 373–383.

Tobe, S.S., Stay, B.A., Baker, F.C., and Schooley, D.A. Regulation of juvenile hormone titre in the cockroach Diploptera punctata and possible importance of corpus allatum cell number. In Biosynthesis, Metabolism, Mode of Action of Invertebrate Hormones (Second International CNRS Symposium, Strasbourg) ed. Hoffman, J.A. (Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg). 1984, pp. 397–406.

Schooley, D.A. and Baker, F.C., Juvenile hormone biosynthesis. In Comprehensive Insect Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology, G.A. Kerkut and L.I. Gilbert eds. (Pergamon Press). 1985, Vol. 7, pp 363–389.

Hardie, J., Lees, A.D., Baker, F.C., Jamieson, G., and Schooley, D.A. Juvenile hormone titers in Megoura viciae. Physiol. Ent. 1985, 10, 297–302.

Tobe, S.S., Ruegg, R.P., Stay, B.A., Baker, F.C., Miller, C.A., and Schooley, D.A. JH titer and half-life in whole body and hemolymph of Diploptera punctata. Experientia, 1985, 41, 1028–1034.

Baker, F.C., Jamieson, G., Morallo-Rejesus, B., and Schooley, D.A. Identification of the juvenile hormones from adult Attacus atlas. Insect Biochem., 1985, 15, 321-324.

Lanzrein, B., Gentinetta, V., Abegglen, H., Baker, F.C., Miller, C.A., and Schooley, D.A. Titers of ecdysone, 20-hydroxyecdysone and juvenile hormone III throughout the life cycle of a hemi-metabolous insect, the ovoviviparous cockroach Nauphoeta cinerea. Experientia. 1985, 41, 913–917.

Watson, J.A., Havel, C.M., Lobos, D.V., Baker, F.C., and Morrow, C.J. Isoprene synthesis in isolated embryonic Drosophila cells. III Sterol independent regulatory signal molecule is distal to isopentenyl-1-pyrophosphate. J. Biol. Chem. 1985, 260, 14083–14091.

Baker, F.C., Miller, C.A., Tsai, L.W., Jamieson, G.C., Cerf, D.C., and Schooley, D.A., The effect of juvenoids, anti juvenile hormone agents, and several intermediates of juvenile hormone biosynthesis on the in vivo juvenile hormone levels in Manduca sexta larvae. Insect Biochem., 1986, 16, 741–747.

Pener, M.D., Dessberg, D., Lazarovici, P., Reuter, C.C., Tsai, L.W., and Baker, F.C. The effect of a synthetic precocene on juvenile hormone III titre in late Locusta eggs. J. Insect Physiol., 1986, 32, 853–857 Baker, F.C. and Schooley, D.A. Preparation of (10R,S)-[10-3H] juvenile hormone. III and (10R,S,11S,R)-[10-3H] juvenile hormone 0; Conversion of [10-3H]juvenile hormone III to methyl (2E,6E)-[10-3H]farnesoate and (2E,6E)-[10-3H]farnesol. J. Label. Comp. Radiopharm., 1986, 23, 533-543.

Shapiro, A.B., Wheelock, G.D., Hagedorn, H.H., Baker, F.C., Tsai, L.W., and Schooley, D.A. Juvenile hormone and juvenile hormone esterase in adult females of the mosquito Aedes aegypti. J. Insect Physiol., 1986, 32, 867–877.

Laufer, H., Borst, D., Baker, F.C., Carrasco, C., Sinkus, M., Reuter, C.C., Tsai, L.W., and Schooley, D.A. Identification of a juvenile hormone-like compound in a crustacean. Science, 1987, 235, 202–205.

Sliter, T.J., Sedlak, B.J., Baker, F.C., and Schooley, D.A. Juvenile hormone in Drosophila melanogaster: Identification and titer determination during development. Insect Biochem., 1987, 17, 161–165.

Koyama, T., Ogura, K., Baker, F.C., Jamieson, G.C. and Schooley, D.A. Synthesis and absolute configuration of 4-methyl juvenile hormone I (4-MeJH I) by a biogenetic approach; A combination of enzymatic synthesis and biotransformation. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1987, 109, 2854-2855.

Baker, F.C., Tsai, L.W., Reuter, C.C., and Schooley, D.A. In vivo fluctuation of JH, JH acid, ecdysteroid titer, and JH esterase activity, during development of fifth stadium Manduca sexta. Insect Biochem., 1987, 17, 989–996.

Loher, W., Schooley, D.A., and Baker, F.C. Influence of the ovaries on JH titer in Teleogryllus commodus. Insect Biochem., 1987, 17, 1099–1102.

Borst, D.W., Laufer , H., Landau, M., Chang, E.S., Hertz, W.A., Baker, F.C., and Schooley, D.A. Methyl farnesoate and its role in crustacean reproduction and development. Insect Biochem., 1987, 17, 1123–1127.

Brindle, P.A., Baker, F.C., Tsai, L.W., Reuter, C.C., and Schooley, D.A. Sources of propionate for the biogenesis of ethyl-branched insect juvenile hormones: The role of isoleucine and valine. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 1987, 84, 7906-7910.

Baker, F.C., Tsai, L.W., Reuter, C.C., and Schooley, D.A. The search for juvenile hormones and related compounds in the milkweed bug, Oncopeltus fasciatus. Insect Biochem., 1988, 18, 453–462.

Toong, Y.C., Schooley, D.A. and Baker, F.C. Isolation of insect juvenile hormone III from a plant. Nature, 1988, 333, 170–171.

Brindle, P.A., Schooley, D.A., Tsai, L.W., and Baker, F.C. Branched-chain amino acid catabolism: A determinant in ethyl-branched juvenile hormone biogenesis in lepidopterous insects. J. Biol. Chem., 1988, 263, 10653-10657.

Lessman, C.A., Herman, W.S., Schooley, D.A., Tsai, L.W., and Baker, F.C. Detection of JH I, II, and III in adult Monarch butterflies. Insect Biochem., 1989, 19, 431–433.

Tobe, S.S., Young, D.A., Khoo, H.W., and Baker, F.C. Farnesoic acid as a major product of release from crustacean mandibular organs in vitro. J. Exp. Biol., 1989, 249, 165–171.

Richard, D.S., Applebaum, S.W., Sliter, T.S., Baker, F.C., Schooley, D.A., Reuter, C.C., Henrich, V.C., and Gilbert, L.I. Juvenile hormone biosynthesis in vitro by the ring gland of Drosophila melanogaster: A putative new juvenile hormone in the higher Diptera. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A., 1989, 86, 1421-1425.

Lawrence, P.L., Baker, F.C., Tsai, L.W., Miller, C.A., Schooley, D.A., and Geddes, L. JH III levels in superparasitized pharate pupae of Anastrepha suspensa in larvae of the parasitic wasp Biosteres longicaudatus. Arch. Insect Biochem. Physiol., 1989, 13, 53–62.

Jones, G., Hanzlik, T., Hammock, B.D., Schooley, D.A., Miller, C.A. Tsai, L.W., and Baker, F.C. The juvenile hormone titre during the penultimate and ultimate larval stadia of Trichoplusia ni. J. Insect Physiol., 1990, 36, 77-83.

Baker, F.C. Techniques for identification and quantification of juvenile hormones and related compounds in arthropods. In Morphogenetic Hormones of Arthropods Discoveries, Syntheses, Metabolism, Evolution, Modes of Action, and Techniques. Gupta, A.P. ed., Rutgers University Press, New Brunswick, 1990, Vol. 1, pp. 389–453.

Baker, F.C., Reuter, C.C., Tsai, L.W., Brindle, P.A., Richard, D.S., Tobe, S.S. and Schooley, D.A. Use of microderivatization techniques in combination with thin-layer chromatography, liquid chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry for investigation of juvenile hormones and related compounds. In Chromatography and Isolation of Insect Hormones and Pheromones. McCaffery, A.R. and Wilson, I.D. eds., Plenum Press, 1990, pp. 19–31.

Goodman, W.G., Coy, D.C., Baker, F.C., Xu, L., and Toong, Y.C. Development and application of a radioimmunoassay for the juvenile hormones. Insect Biochem., 1990, 20, 357–364.

Nichols, S.E., Pauly, M.H., Sinibaldi, R.M., Weeks, D.P., Baker, F.C. and Duncan, M.L. Improved Supersweet Corn. U.S. Patent Application No. 07/791,933 of November 5, 1991 (continuation in part).

Brindle, P.A., Baker, F.C., Tsai, L.W., and Schooley, D.A. Comparative metabolism of isoleucine by corpora allata of nonlepidopteran insects versus lepidopteran insects, in relation to juvenile hormone biosynthesis. Arch. Insect Biochem. Physiol., 1992, 19, 1–15.

Detection of Acephate Metabolites in a Complex Matrix. F.C. Baker, A.V. Bautista, J. E. Rose, A. F. Rose, 213th American Chemical Society Meeting, April, 1997, San Francisco, CA, Agro Poster No. 83.

Baker, F.C., Estigoy, L., Kimmel, E., Ikemoto, Y., Kimura, Y., and Shigemura, M.  Field Soil Dissipation [14C]ET-751 (Pyraflufen-ethyl) in Bare Ground in California: High Specific Activity Radiolabeled Test Substance and Small Plot Design Afford Excellent Method To Measure Field Dissipation.  ACS Symposium Series 842, Terrestrial Field Dissipation Studies. Edited by E.L. Arthur, A.C. Barefoot and V.E. Clay, 2003.

 

Luis Ruzo, Ph.D.
Fred Baker, Ph.D.
Kathryn Shepler, B.S.
Janine Marin, Ph.D.
David Dohn, Ph. D.
Marian Ponte, B.S.
Gary Quistad, Ph.D.
Bill Smith, B.S.
Tim Arndt, B.S.