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Marine Drugs, 2019 Formulas derived from theoretical physics provide important insights about the nematocyst discharge process of Cnidaria (Hydra, jellyfishes, box-jellyfishes and sea-anemones).
Athanasios K Petridis +2 more
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Toxins, 2019 Jellyfish envenomations result in extensive dermatological symptoms, clinically named as jellyfish dermatitis, which can seriously affect the daily activities and physical health of people. Inflammatory response accompanies the whole process of jellyfish
Aoyu Li, H Yu, Rongfeng Li
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Marine Drugs, 2022 Pelagia noctiluca stings are common in Mediterranean coastal areas and, although the venom is non-lethal, they are painful. Due to its high toxicity and abundance, P.
Ainara Ballesteros +3 more
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A small molecule screen identifies novel inhibitors of mechanosensory nematocyst discharge in Hydra
Scientific Reports, 2021 Cnidarians are characterized by the possession of stinging organelles, called nematocysts, which they use for prey capture and defense. Nematocyst discharge is controlled by a mechanosensory apparatus with analogies to vertebrate hair cells.
Diana Hofmann +7 more
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Fluid Dynamics of Ballistic Strategies in Nematocyst Firing
Fluids, 2020 Nematocysts are stinging organelles used by members of the phylum Cnidaria (e.g., jellyfish, anemones, hydrozoans) for a variety of important functions including capturing prey and defense. Nematocysts are the fastest-known accelerating structures in the
Christina Hamlet +2 more
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Proteome of Hydra Nematocyst [PDF]
Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2012 Stinging cells or nematocytes of jellyfish and other cnidarians represent one of the most poisonous and sophisticated cellular inventions in animal evolution. This ancient cell type is unique in containing a giant secretory vesicle derived from the Golgi apparatus.
Suat Özbek +7 more
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Marine DrugsThe venom contained within cnidarian nematocysts has a complex composition and holds significant potential for biotechnological applications. In this context, one of the most effective methods for studying nematocyst contents is the proteomic approach ...
Eleonora Tassara +6 more
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Non-muscle myosin II drives critical steps of nematocyst morphogenesis
iScience, 2023 Summary: Nematocysts are generated by secretion of proteins into a post-Golgi compartment. They consist of a capsule that elongates into a long tube, which is coiled inside the capsule matrix and expelled during its nano-second discharge deployed for ...
Niharika Garg +12 more
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A genome wide survey reveals multiple nematocyst-specific genes in Myxozoa
BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2018 Background Myxozoa represents a diverse group of microscopic endoparasites whose life cycle involves two hosts: a vertebrate (usually a fish) and an invertebrate (usually an annelid worm). Despite lacking nearly all distinguishing animal characteristics,
Erez Shpirer +3 more
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Toxins, 2017 Background: Medusozoans utilize explosively discharging penetrant nematocysts to inject venom into prey. These venoms are composed of highly complex proteins and peptides with extensive bioactivities, as observed in vitro.
Yang Yue +8 more
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