Inflammatory hemocytes in Ciona intestinalis innate immune response [PDF]
Invertebrate Survival Journal, 2009 In the present paper an attempt is carried out to revise Ciona intestinalis inflammatory hemocytes according to their morphology as formerly observed by light and electron microscopy, and taking in account recent reports on innate immunity gene ...
V Arizza, D Parrinello
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PeerJ, 2015 The tunicate Ciona intestinalis is an opportunistic invader with high potential for causing economic losses in aquaculture centers. Recent phylogenetic and population genetic analysis support the existence of a genetic complex described as C ...
Stella M. Januario +3 more
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Tolerance of early life-stages in Ciona intestinalis to bubble streams and suspended particles
, 2016 There is an urgent need to develop and test potential eradication agents to prevent biofouling by ascidian tunicates in sheltered harbor’s before they can spread to, and subsequently, disrupt benthic ecosystems and aquaculture ventures.
J. Lowen +4 more
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Expression of hedgehog genes in Ciona intestinalis embryos
Mechanisms of Development, 2002 The configuration of the ascidian tadpole larva represents the most simplified and primitive chordate body plan. The present study revealed that Ciona intestinalis contains two hedgehog genes (Ci-hh1 and Ci-hh2), which are likely to be independent duplicate genes in this animal and ancestral to the three types of hedgehog gene of vertebrates.
Takatori, Naohito +2 more
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The regulation of oocyte maturation and ovulation in the closest sister group of vertebrates
eLife, 2019 Ascidians are the closest living relatives of vertebrates, and their study is important for understanding the evolutionary processes of oocyte maturation and ovulation.
Shin Matsubara +4 more
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Serotonin Receptors and Their Involvement in Melanization of Sensory Cells in Ciona intestinalis. [PDF]
Cells, 2023 Mercurio S +4 more
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Serotonin system in tunicates: insight from morphological and molecular approaches
Frontiers in Ecology and EvolutionSerotonin (5 hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a biogenic amine of ancient origin that is widespread among animals. It plays multiple roles during development and in adults as neurotransmitter at synaptic level and neuro hormone controlling complex behaviors ...
Roberta Pennati +3 more
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Comparison of Evolutionary Relationships between Branchiostoma floridae, Ciona intestinalis, and Homo sapiens Globins Provide Evidence of Gene Co-Option and Convergent Evolution. [PDF]
Int J Mol Sci, 2023 Yano N +4 more
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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene knockout in the ascidian Ciona intestinalis
Development, Growth and Differentiation, 2014 Knockout of genes with CRISPR/Cas9 is a newly emerged approach to investigate functions of genes in various organisms. We demonstrate that CRISPR/Cas9 can mutate endogenous genes of the ascidian Ciona intestinalis, a splendid model for elucidating ...
Haruka Sasaki +3 more
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Delineating metamorphic pathways in the ascidian Ciona intestinalis
Developmental Biology, 2009 In most ascidians, metamorphosis of tadpole-like swimming larvae is accompanied by dynamic changes in their shape to form sessile adults. The mechanisms underlying ascidian metamorphosis have been debated for a long time. Although recent molecular studies have revealed the presence of various molecules involving in this process, the basic mechanism of ...
Nakayama-Ishimura, Akie +4 more
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