Three‐Dimensional Reconstruction of Cephalopod Beaks: A 3D Modeling Workflow Combining Prism‐Assisted Photogrammetry and Micro‐CT Validation [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionCephalopod beaks contain rich ecological information, but their small size and sensitivity to dehydration make accurate three‐dimensional (3D) reconstruction challenging.
Lele Xu +6 more
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Sepia pharaonis Ink Mitigates Dehydroepiandrosterone-Induced Insulin Resistance in Mouse Model of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome [PDF]
PathophysiologyThe present study aims to evaluate the effect of Sepia pharaonis ink on insulin resistance in PCOS-induced mice. Treatment with sepia ink in dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)-induced PCOS mice at various doses of 50 mg/kg, 100 mg/kg, and 200 mg/kg body ...
Prathyusha Yamarthi +6 more
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An FMRFamide Neuropeptide in Cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis: Identification, Characterization, and Potential Function [PDF]
Molecules, 2020 Neuropeptides are released by neurons that are involved in a wide range of brain functions, such as food intake, metabolism, reproduction, and learning and memory.
Yang Zhu +6 more
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Isolation and partial characterization of collagen from outer skin of Sepia pharaonis (Ehrenberg, 1831) from Puducherry coast [PDF]
Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports, 2017 Type I collagen from outer skin of Sepia pharaonis was extracted and partially characterized. Yield of Acid Soluble Collagen (ASC) and Pepsin Soluble Collagen (PSC) were calculated as 1.66% and 3.93% and the total protein content of ASC and PSC were ...
Jayalakshmi Krishnamoorthi +3 more
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Characterization of Heavy Metal Ions Removal from Water by Improved Cuttlebone Powder with Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticle as a Bioadsorbent [PDF]
Global ChallengesScientists are constantly striving to develop improved methods for reducing or eliminating the discharge of harmful heavy metals into drinking water sources and the environment.
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Continuous Inking Affects the Biological and Biochemical Responses of Cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis [PDF]
Frontiers in Physiology, 2019 Several marine mollusks, including cephalopods (cuttlefish, squid, and octopus) and gastropods (e.g., sea hares), can release a colored ink secretion when chased by predators or stimulated.
Maowang Jiang +7 more
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Comparative transcriptomic analysis of the different developmental stages of ovary in the cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis [PDF]
BMC GenomicsThe cuttlefish, Sepia pharaonis, is characterized by rapid growth and strong disease resistance, making it an important commercially farmed cephalopod species in the southeastern coastal regions of China.
Maowang Jiang +5 more
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Effects of different feed on the reproductive performance of broodstock cuttlefish, Sepia pharaonis
Journal of the World Aquaculture SocietyThe goals of this research were to resolve the problems of low quantity and poor quality of eggs in cuttlefish aquaculture, and to provide empirical support for the development of formulated feeds.
Qilong Huang +8 more
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Data supporting the anticancer activity of posterior salivary gland (PSG) toxin from the cuttlefish Sepia pharaonis Ehrenberg (1831) [PDF]
Data in Brief, 2017 The data presented illustrated the in vitro anti-proliferative effect of the PSG toxin from the cuttlefish, Sepia pharaonis. The cytostatic potentials of the PSG toxin were determined by the lymphocyte migration inhibition assay. The PSG toxin (50 μg/ml)
Ramachandran Karthik +4 more
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Antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of flavonoid and phenolics extracted from Sepia pharaonis ink (Mollusca: Cephalopoda) [PDF]
BMC BiotechnologyBackground Several studies have been reported previously on the bioactivities of different extracts of marine molluscs. Therefore, we decided to evaluate the cytotoxic and antimicrobial activities of S.
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