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The influence of ecological factors on cnidarian venoms [PDF]

open access: yesToxicon: X, 2021
Venom research is often focussed on medical relevance, novel compounds and venom evolution, whilst studying the relationship between a venom and its environment – venom ecology - has been conducted to a lesser extent.
E.P. O'Hara, D. Wilson, J.E. Seymour
exaly   +4 more sources

Cytotoxic and Cytolytic Cnidarian Venoms. A Review on Health Implications and Possible Therapeutic Applications [PDF]

open access: yesToxins, 2013
The toxicity of Cnidaria is a subject of concern for its influence on human activities and public health. During the last decades, the mechanisms of cell injury caused by cnidarian venoms have been studied utilizing extracts from several Cnidaria that ...
Gian Luigi Mariottini, Luigi Pane
doaj   +2 more sources

A novel, non-invasive cnidarian venom extraction device [PDF]

open access: yesToxicon: X
Cnidaria represent one of the most ancient venomous lineages with thousands of extant species and their toxins have long been known to signify a source of therapeutic potential. Despite this recognition, cnidarian toxin research has progressed relatively
Phillip J. Robinson   +2 more
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Coral Venom and Toxins as Protection Against Crown-of-Thorns Sea Star Attack. [PDF]

open access: yesMol Ecol
ABSTRACT Crown‐of‐thorns sea star (CoTS) outbreaks are a main cause of hard coral cover decline across the Indo‐Pacific, posing a major threat to the resilience of coral reefs. However, the drivers underlying CoTS feeding on preferred (e.g., Acropora species) versus non‐preferred (e.g., Porites species) are poorly understood. We hypothesised that coral
Gorman LM   +4 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Electrophysiological evaluation of the effect of peptide toxins on voltage-gated ion channels: a scoping review on theoretical and methodological aspects with focus on the Central and South American experience [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases
The effect of peptide toxins on voltage-gated ion channels can be reliably assessed using electrophysiological assays, such as the patch-clamp technique.
Jessica Rojas-Palomino   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Cnidarian toxins: recent evidences for potential therapeutic uses

open access: yesThe European Zoological Journal, 2020
Marine toxins have received global attention for their involvement in human intoxication. Many marine phyla are well adapted to produce venoms or toxins protect themselves from associated micro fauna, predators and pathogens.
J M Nishani Jayanika Jayathilake   +1 more
exaly   +2 more sources

Comparative effect of cnidarian venoms on the action potential firing of superior cervical ganglion neurons

open access: yesJournal of Biological Research (Italy)
Cnidarians are considered the most ancient venomous phylum on Earth. Their venom is a complex mixture of bioactive compounds that produce a myriad of signs and symptoms in humans.
David E Garcia   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

A Review of the Chemical Properties, Mechanisms of Action, and Structure–Activity Relationships of Jellyfish Toxins [PDF]

open access: yesCurrent Issues in Molecular Biology
Jellyfish, as representatives of the phylum Cnidaria, possess venoms characterized by structurally diverse and functionally complex toxins, rendering them a central focus in cnidarian toxin research.
Peng Wang   +5 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Venomics Reveals the Venom Complexity of Sea Anemone Heteractis magnifica [PDF]

open access: yesMarine Drugs
The venoms of various sea anemones are rich in diverse toxins, which usually play a dual role in capturing prey and deterring predators. However, the complex components of such venoms have not been well known yet.
Ming Li   +7 more
doaj   +2 more sources

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