Ascr#3 is an ascaroside isolated from Caenorhabditis elegans, acts a potent male attractant, and also promotes dauer formation combined with ascr#2 at low concentration[1].
[1]. Srinivasan J, et al. A blend of small molecules regulates both mating and development in Caenorhabditis elegans. Nature. 2008 Aug 28;454(7208):1115-8.
















