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Ecology and evolution of pyrazines in insects
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Chemical communication is the oldest and most widespread form of signalling among and within organisms. Among the many compounds involved in such communication, pyrazines – nitrogen‐containing heterocyclic molecules – are especially intriguing due to their widespread occurrence across the tree of life, from bacteria and fungi to insects and ...
Zowi Oudendijk +2 more
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Towards the Exploration and Evolution of Insulin-like Venoms in Actiniaria (Sea anemones)
Marine DrugsRecent studies have elucidated the diversity of genes encoding venom in Sea anemones. However, most of those genes are yet to be explored in an evolutionary context. Insulin is a common peptide across metazoans and has been coopted into a predatory venom
Alonso Delgado +2 more
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Nanoscale characterization of spider venom peptides by high resolution LC-MS/MS analysis [PDF]
, 2011 Comunicaciones a ...
Dauly, Claire +4 more
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Loss, persistence and reversal of phenotypic traits
Biological Reviews, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The irreversibility of complex trait loss has long been a tenet of evolutionary biology. However, this idea is increasingly at odds with the numerous documented exceptions across the Tree of Life. We synthesise this growing body of evidence across a diverse array of taxa and traits, exploring the evolutionary conditions that enable ...
Giobbe Forni +4 more
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Comparisons of Protein and Peptide Complexity in Poneroid and Formicoid Ant Venoms [PDF]
, 2016 © 2016 American Chemical Society. Animal venom peptides are currently being developed as novel drugs and bioinsecticides. Because ants use venoms for defense and predation, venomous ants represent an untapped source of potential bioactive toxins.
Aili, SR +7 more
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ChemistryEurope, EarlyView.Hyperpolarization by parahydrogen‐induced polarization enhances the sensitivity of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of amino acids, peptides, mini‐proteins, and biopolymers using nonnatural amino acids with unsaturated side chains up to three orders of magnitude.
Gerd Buntkowsky
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International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 206-214, April 2025.Abstract Objective Antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) are recognized to have a pivotal role in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) and cardiovascular disease. Therefore, we assessed the vascular function of women with RPL and examined the association with each type of aPL.
Titi Yang +11 more
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Involvement of Nitric Oxide on Bothropoides insularis Venom Biological Effects on Murine Macrophages In Vitro [PDF]
, 2016 Viperidae venom has several local and systemic effects, such as pain, edema, inflammation, kidney failure and coagulopathy. Additionally, bothropic venom and its isolated components directly interfere on cellular metabolism, causing alterations such as ...
de Menezes, Ramon R. P. P. B. +1 more
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The Role of Endothelin‐1 in Autoimmune Diseases: Mechanistic Insights and Therapeutic Targets
iNew Medicine, EarlyView.The Role of Endothelin‐1 in Autoimmune Diseases. NF‐κB: nuclear factor kappa‐B; MAPK: mitogen‐activated protein kinase; PI3K: phosphoinositide 3‐kinase; ROS: reactive oxygen species; CTGF: connective tissue growth factor; TGF‐β: transforming growth factor‐β.
Xun Gong +5 more
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The use of edible insects in human food
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira +5 more
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