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Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics, Volume 93, Issue 2, Page 543-554, February 2025.ABSTRACT Eglin C, a small protein from the medicinal leech, has been long considered a general high‐affinity inhibitor of chymotrypsins and elastases. Here, we demonstrate that eglin C inhibits human chymotrypsin‐like protease (CTRL) weaker by several orders of magnitude than other chymotrypsins.
Bálint Zoltán Németh +4 more
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A phylogeographic analysis of the North American medicinal leech, Macrobdella decora (Say, 1824)
Zoologica Scripta, Volume 54, Issue 1, Page 103-118, January 2025.Abstract In spite of their important roles in many ecosystems, data regarding population structure and biogeographic patterns of leeches are scarce. To begin to address this knowledge gap, we herein perform a phylogeographic analysis of the North American medicinal leech, Macrobdella decora (Say, 1824). A total of 224 M. decora specimens were collected
Nat Kennedy +5 more
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An Investigation into the Diversity of Leeches (Hirudinida) in the Baltic States
DiversityThe Baltic states—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—are situated on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea between Russia and the Scandinavian countries. This region is characterized by diverse landscapes and numerous bodies of water, including lakes, peat ...
Jurgita Rutkauskaite-Suciliene +2 more
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Полиморфизм окраски медицинской пиявки Hirudo medicinalis (Clitellata, Hirudinida) [PDF]
, 2010 Individual elements of the coloration pattern of Hirudo medicinalis are described and analyzed. Longitudinal stripes on the dorsum and the distribution of dark pigment on the venter are used as the basis for the investigation.
Boyarshin, K.S. +7 more
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Form and function of anguilliform swimming
Biological Reviews, Volume 99, Issue 6, Page 2190-2210, December 2024.ABSTRACT Anguilliform swimmers are long and narrow animals that propel themselves by undulating their bodies. Observations in nature and recent investigations suggest that anguilliform swimming is highly efficient. However, understanding the underlying reasons for the efficiency of this type of locomotion requires interdisciplinary studies spanning ...
Vincent Stin +3 more
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The European Zoological JournalIn recent decades, medicinal leeches of the genus Hirudo have experienced a sharp decline throughout their distribution range due to their overexploitation for medical use and habitat alteration.
F. Marrone +5 more
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ChemBioChem, Volume 25, Issue 3, February 1, 2024.This study explores hirudins, natural thrombin inhibitors, focusing on the anionic C‐terminal region. Twelve dodecapeptides, derived from various leech species, were synthesized with varying negatively charge amino acid residues and sulfotyrosines.
Tzu‐Yin Chen +10 more
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Zooplankton and zoobenthos of national natural monument Pastvisko (Pasture land)
Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis, 2004 In the year 2002 the seasonal dynamic of zooplankton and zoobenthos in six localities of the national natural monument Pastvisko was observed. The localities belong to the lower Podyjí region, wetlands of international importance.
Ivo Sukop
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Bloodlines: mammals, leeches, and conservation in southern Asia [PDF]
, 2018 Southern Asia is a biodiversity hotspot both for terrestrial mammals and for leeches. Many small-mammal groups are under-studied in this region, while other mammals are of known conservation concern. In addition to standard methods for surveying mammals,
Bhatai M. L. +16 more
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Molecular Aspect of Annelid Neuroendocrine system
, 2007 Hormonal processes along with enzymatic processing similar to that found in vertebrates occur in annelids. Amino acid sequence determination of annelids precursor gene products reveals the presence of the respective peptides that exhibit high sequence ...
Salzet, M.
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