Complete mitochondrial genome sequences for Crown-of-thorns starfish
BMC Genomics, 2006 Background The crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci (L.), has been blamed for coral mortality in a large number of coral reef systems situated in the Indo-Pacific region.
Saba Masaki +5 more
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Biogeographical variation in diurnal behaviour of Acanthaster planci versus Acanthaster cf. solaris. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2020 Crown-of-thorns starfish (CoTS; Acanthaster spp.) are among the most extensively studied coral reef taxa, largely owing to their devastating impacts on live coral cover during population outbreaks. Much of this research has however, been conducted in the
Deborah Burn +4 more
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Acanthaster planci Inhibits PCSK9 and Lowers Cholesterol Levels in Rats [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Atherosclerosis is the main cause of cardiovascular diseases which in turn, lead to the highest number of mortalities globally. This pathophysiological condition is developed due to a constant elevated level of plasma cholesterols.
Nurjannatul Naim Kamaruddin +5 more
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Antiviral activity of Acanthaster planci phospholipase A2 against human immunodeficiency virus [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2018 Aim: Investigation of antiviral activity of Acanthaster planci phospholipase A2 (AP-PLA2) from moluccas to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Materials and Methods: Crude venom (CV) and F20 (PLA2 with 20% fractioned by ammonium sulfate) as a sample ...
Anondho Wijanarko +4 more
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Phylogeography of the crown-of-thorns starfish in the Indian Ocean. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2012 Understanding the limits and population dynamics of closely related sibling species in the marine realm is particularly relevant in organisms that require management. The crown-of-thorns starfish Acanthaster planci, recently shown to be a species complex
Catherine Vogler +8 more
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Acanthaster planci Inhibits PCSK9 Gene Expression via Peroxisome Proliferator Response Element (PPRE) and Activation of MEK and PKC Signaling Pathways in Human Liver Cells [PDF]
Pharmaceuticals, 2022 A constantly elevated level of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is mainly associated with the development of atherosclerosis. The use of statins as a treatment for reducing plasma LDL-C levels has led, in some cases, to adverse side effects ...
Nurjannatul Naim Kamaruddin +5 more
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Hemolytic activity of venom from crown-of-thorns starfish Acanthaster planci spines [PDF]
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2013 Background : The crown-of-thorns starfish Acanthaster planci is a venomous species from Taiwan whose venom provokes strong hemolytic activity. To understand the hemolytic properties of A. planci venom, samples were collected from A.
Chi-Chiu Lee +3 more
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The role of vision for navigation in the crown-of-thorns seastar, Acanthaster planci. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2016 Coral reefs all over the Indo-Pacific suffer from substantial damage caused by the crown-of-thorns seastar Acanthaster planci, a voracious predator that moves on and between reefs to seek out its coral prey. Chemoreception is thought to guide A.
Sigl R, Steibl S, Laforsch C.
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Using Long-Term Removal Data to Manage a Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Population
Diversity, 2016 Background: Removal programs are effective strategies for short-term management of Crown-of-Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster spp.) populations, especially on a small scale.
Masako Nakamura +3 more
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Larval starvation to satiation: influence of nutrient regime on the success of Acanthaster planci. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2015 High density populations of the crown-of-thorns seastar, Acanthaster planci, are a major contributor to the decline of coral reefs, however the causes behind periodic outbreaks of this species are not understood.
Kennedy Wolfe +3 more
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