Functional Adaptations of Hemocytes of Aplysia depilans (Gmelin, 1791) and Their Putative Role in Neuronal Regeneration
Fishes,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(1), С. 32 - 32
Опубликована: Янв. 11, 2024
Invertebrates
show
great
diversity
in
their
responses
to
neural
damage.
Numerous
invertebrate
phyla,
including
gastropods,
can
replace
all
or
a
portion
of
nervous
systems.
Aplysia
species
have
been
utilized
extensively
toxicology,
ecology,
and
neuroscience
because
neurological
systems
react
bodily
harm
by
releasing
trophic
substances
that
stimulate
non-neural
tissue
regeneration
induce
changes
the
system.
This
study
aims
assess
putative
role
hemocytes
depilans
(Gmelin,
1791)
analyzing
presence
Toll-like
receptor
2,
inducible
nitric
oxide
synthetase,
and,
particular,
vimentin
α-tubulin,
molecules
potentially
implicated
process
regeneration.
The
results
demonstrate
aforementioned
proteins
are
present
hemocytes,
suggesting
defense
response
possible
contribution
neuronal
this
gastropod.
These
data
provide
deeper
insight
into
internal
system
mollusk.
Язык: Английский
Internal Defense System of Mytilus galloprovincialis (Lamarck, 1819): Ecological Role of Hemocytes as Biomarkers for Thiacloprid and Benzo[a]Pyrene Pollution
Toxics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(9), С. 731 - 731
Опубликована: Авг. 25, 2023
The
introduction
of
pollutants,
such
as
thiacloprid
and
benzo[a]pyrene
(B[a]P),
into
the
waters
urbanized
coastal
estuarine
areas
through
fossil
fuel
spills,
domestic
industrial
waste
discharges,
atmospheric
inputs,
continental
runoff
poses
a
major
threat
to
fauna
flora
aquatic
environment
can
have
significant
impact
on
internal
defense
system
invertebrates
mussels.
Using
monoclonal
polyclonal
anti-Toll-like
receptor
2
(TLR2)
anti-inducible
nitric
oxide
synthetase
(iNOS)
antibodies
for
first
time,
this
work
aims
examine
hemocytes
in
mantle
gills
M.
galloprovincialis
biomarkers
B[a]P
pollution
analyze
their
potential
synergistic
effect.
To
pursue
objective,
samples
were
exposed
both
individually
simultaneously.
Subsequently,
oxidative
stress
evaluated
by
enzymatic
analysis,
while
tissue
changes
number
different
contaminated
groups
assessed
via
histomorphological
immunohistochemical
analyses.
Our
findings
revealed
that
comparison
single
exposure,
two
pollutants
together
significantly
elevated
stress.
Moreover,
our
data
may
potentially
enhance
knowledge
how
TLR2
iNOS
part
bivalves.
This
would
help
creating
new
technologies
strategies,
biosensors,
are
more
suitable
managing
water
pollution,
garnering
details
condition
marine
ecosystem.
Язык: Английский
Evolution of snake skin: Role of cutaneous tactile corpuscles in Hierophis viridiflavus (Lacépède, 1789)
Acta Zoologica,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
106(1), С. 88 - 99
Опубликована: Март 18, 2024
Abstract
The
skin
of
snakes
acts
as
the
first
interface
between
these
reptiles
and
environment
they
live
in.
It
plays
an
important
role
in
ecology
organisms,
specialised
structures,
such
tactile
corpuscles,
are
crucial
sensing
a
wide
variety
stimuli.
This
study,
by
examining
presence,
localisation
colocalisation
serotonin,
substance
P,
PGP
9.5
tubulin,
wants
to
demonstrate
sensory
that
structures
play
Green
whip
snake
Hierophis
viridiflavus
(Lacépède,
1789).
study
presents
evaluation
nerve
immune
molecules
(TLR2)
corpuscles
H.
viridiflavius
ventral
skin,
indicating
potential
defence
structures.
These
findings
provide
valuable
information
on
snakes,
their
systems,
evolutionary
morphostructural
adaptations.
Additionally,
identification
could
support
for
taxonomic
recognition.
Furthermore,
this
expands
knowledge
about
stimuli
snakes.
Язык: Английский
Mechanosensory cells in annelid oligochaete Lumbricus terrestris (Linnaeus, 1758): A new insight on worm evolution
Acta Zoologica,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
105(3), С. 331 - 339
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2023
Abstract
Ciliated
and
non‐ciliated
mechanosensory
cells
in
invertebrates
have
intricate
cytoskeletal
structures
that,
combined
with
microtubules,
act
as
a
mechanical
link
between
external
stimulus
signal
processing.
As
result,
they
can
perceive
forces
like
touch,
cuticle
deformation,
gravity
sound.
Through
the
expression
of
antibodies
against
serotonin
(5‐HT),
calbindin,
inducible
nitric
oxide
synthase
(iNOS)
α‐smooth
muscle
actin
(αSMA),
this
research
aims
to
investigate
integument
Lumbricus
terrestris
(Linnaeus,
1758)
an
evolutionary
perspective.
In
epidermis,
we
discovered
isolated
that
were
immunopositive
every
antibody
examined.
Our
findings
improve
knowledge
evolution
annelid
sensory
biology
adding
new
insights
on
transduction
help
better
understand
morpho‐structural
adaptations
invertebrate
skin
scale
give
more
taxonomic
data
for
species
distinction.
Язык: Английский
Immunohistochemistry of the nasal cavity‐associated lymphoid tissue in the dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba, Meyen 1833)
Microscopy Research and Technique,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
87(9), С. 2103 - 2112
Опубликована: Апрель 29, 2024
Abstract
The
striped
dolphin
(
Stenella
coeruleoalba
)
is
a
medium‐sized
pelagic
with
single
external
nasal
opening
(blowhole)
located
in
the
rostral
and
dorsal
regions
of
skull.
cavity
divided
into
three
sections:
olfactory,
respiratory,
vestibular
areas.
surface
epithelium
lining
regio
vestibularis
first
tissue
nose
to
be
directly
affected
by
environmental
antigens.
Cetaceans
have
significant
amount
mucosa‐associated
lymphoid
(MALT)
throughout
their
bodies.
found
mucosa
known
as
nose‐
or
nasopharynx‐associated
(NALT).
NALT
has
not
yet
been
studied
dolphins,
but
it
identified
documented
humans
laboratory
rodents.
This
study
utilized
toll‐like
receptor
2
(TLR2),
CD4,
Langerin/CD207,
inducible
nitric
oxide
synthase
characterize,
for
time,
immune
cells
mucosal
S
.
using
confocal
microscopy
immunofluorescence
techniques.
findings
revealed
scattered
immunoreactive
tested
antibodies,
present
both
epithelial
vestibulum
underlying
connective
tissue.
enhances
our
comprehension
system
cetaceans.
Research
Highlights
provides
new
insights
research
deepens
knowledge
skin
Язык: Английский