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Lopes Ferreira M, Falcão MAP, Bruni FM, Haddad V, Marques EE, Seibert CS, Lima C. Effective Pre-Clinical Treatment of Fish Envenoming with Polyclonal Antiserum. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24098338. [PMID: 37176045 PMCID: PMC10179662 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Envenomation by venomous fish, although not always fatal, is capable of causing damage to homeostasis by activating the inflammatory process, with the formation of edema, excruciating pain, necrosis that is difficult to heal, as well as hemodynamic and cardiorespiratory changes. Despite the wide variety of pharmacological treatments used to manage acute symptoms, none are effective in controlling envenomation. Knowing the essential role of neutralizing polyclonal antibodies in the treatment of envenoming for other species, such as snakes, this work aimed to produce a polyclonal antiserum in mice and test its ability to neutralize the main toxic effects induced by the venoms of the main venomous Brazilian fish. We found that the antiserum recognizes the main toxins present in the different venoms of Thalassophryne nattereri, Scorpaena plumieri, Potamotrygon gr. Orbignyi, and Cathorops spixii and was effective in pre-incubation trials. In an independent test, the antiserum applied immediately to the topical application of T. nattereri, P. gr orbygnyi, and C. spixii venoms completely abolished the toxic effects on the microcirculation, preventing alterations such as arteriolar contraction, slowing of blood flow in postcapillary venules, venular stasis, myofibrillar hypercontraction, and increased leukocyte rolling and adherence. The edematogenic and nociceptive activities induced by these venoms were also neutralized by the immediate application of the antiserum. Importantly, the antiserum prevented the acute inflammatory response in the lungs induced by the S. plumieri venom. The success of antiserum containing neutralizing polyclonal antibodies in controlling the toxic effects induced by different venoms offers a new strategy for the treatment of fish envenomation in Brazil.
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- Monica Lopes Ferreira
- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu 18618-689, Brazil
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- Environmental Sciences, Campus of Palmas, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas 77001-090, Brazil
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- Environmental Sciences, Campus of Palmas, Federal University of Tocantins, Palmas 77001-090, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit of Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CeTICs/FAPESP), Butantan Institute, São Paulo 05503-900, Brazil
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Roh H, Park J, Park J, Kim BS, Park CI, Kim DH. Identification and characterization of warm temperature acclimation proteins (Wap65s) in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2022; 135:104475. [PMID: 35732223 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2022.104475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Hemopexin is a vital glycoprotein for processing excessive iron in blood and functions as an iron scavenger in mammals. Teleosts however, unlike mammals, have two known hemopexin paralogs called warm temperature acclimation-related 65 kDa protein (Wap65-1 and Wap65-2, collectively termed Wap65s). Although Wap65s in rainbow trout have been considered notable biomarkers with significantly higher and/or lower expression under conditions of stress or disease, the individual roles, similarities and differences between the two paralogs are not well known. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the characteristics and functions of trout Wap65s from the perspective of iron-metabolism, physiological roles, and relevant immunological responses. The expression of Wap65-1 and -2 in this study was determined in the face of challenges by Aeromonas salmonicida, infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHNV), and iron-dextran. Immuno-histochemistry (IHC) was employed to localize the major cell types for Wap65-2 expression, and trout leukocytes were isolated and incubated with LPS and OxLDL for comprehending the immunological characteristics of Wap65-2. We demonstrate that Wap65-1 is expressed only in the liver but Wap65-2 is systemically expressed in most organs and tissues. Interestingly, Wap65-1 expression was not significantly changed under A. salmonicida and iron-dextran administration, but was significantly decreased under IHNV. In contrast, Wap65-2 was up-regulated in all challenged groups, however with different expression patterns in the blood and liver. These results suggested that the two paralogs may participate in different biological roles. IHC showed that Wap65-2 antibody had high affinity for leukocyte-like cells, and macrophages but not lymphocytes significantly increased expression under LPS and OxLDL stimulation. These results support the conclusion that trout Wap65-2, not Wap65-1 may have conventional hemopexin functions such as reported in mammals including effects on iron metabolism, inflammation, and acute-phase protein.
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- HyeongJin Roh
- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, College of Fisheries Sciences, Pukyong National University, 45, Yongso-ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, College of Fisheries Sciences, Pukyong National University, 45, Yongso-ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, College of Fisheries Sciences, Pukyong National University, 45, Yongso-ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, College of Ocean Science and Technology, Kunsan National University, 558 Daehak-ro, Gunsan, 54150, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Biology & Aquaculture, College of Marine Science, Gyeongsang National University, 455, Tongyeong, 650-160, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Aquatic Life Medicine, College of Fisheries Sciences, Pukyong National University, 45, Yongso-ro, Nam-Gu, Busan, Republic of Korea.
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Gorman LM, Judge SJ, Harris JB, Caldwell GS. Lesser weever fish (Echiichthys vipera Cuvier, 1829) venom is cardiotoxic but not haemorrhagic. Toxicon 2021; 194:63-69. [PMID: 33631138 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2021.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Despite comprising over half of the biodiversity of living venomous vertebrates, fish venoms are comparatively understudied. Venom from the lesser weever fish (Echiichthys vipera syn. Trachinus vipera) has received only cursory attention despite containing one of the most potent venom toxins (trachinine). Literature records are further complicated by early studies combining the venom with that of the related greater weever (Trachinus draco). The current study used a chicken chorioallantoic membrane assay to investigate venom bioactivity following the application of measured quantities of crude venom to a major bilateral vein at 1 cm distance from the heart. The venom had a dose-dependent effect on survival rate and exhibited dose-dependent cardiotoxic properties at day six of development. Crude E. vipera triggered tachycardia at doses of 37.58 and 44.88 μg/μL and bradycardia at 77.4 μg/μL. The three highest doses (65.73, 77.4 and 151.24 μg/μL) caused significant mortality. These data also suggested intra-specific variation in E. vipera venom potency. Unlike a number of other piscine venoms, E. vipera venom was not haemorrhagic at the concentrations assayed.
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- Lucy M Gorman
- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, UK; Current Address: School of Biological Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, Newcastle University, NE2 4HH, UK
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- School of Neurology, Neurobiology and Psychiatry, Newcastle University, NE2 4HH, UK
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- School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU, UK.
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The venoms of the lesser ( Echiichthys vipera) and greater ( Trachinus draco) weever fish- A review. Toxicon X 2020; 6:100025. [PMID: 32550581 PMCID: PMC7285994 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxcx.2020.100025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2019] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In comparison with other animal venoms, fish venoms remain relatively understudied. This is especially true for that of the lesser Echiichthys vipera and greater weever fish Trachinus draco which, apart from the isolation of their unique venom cytolysins, trachinine and dracotoxin, respectively, remain relatively uncharacterised. Envenomation reports mainly include mild symptoms consisting of nociception and inflammation. However, like most fish venoms, if the venom becomes systemic it causes cardiorespiratory and blood pressure changes. Although T. draco venom has not been studied since the 1990's, recent studies on E. vipera venom have discovered novel cytotoxic components on human cancer cells, but due to the scarcity of research on the molecular make-up of the venom, the molecule(s) causing this cytotoxicity remains unknown. This review analyses past studies on E. vipera and T. draco venom, the methods used in the , the venom constituents characterised, the reported symptoms of envenomation and compares these findings with those from other venomous Scorpaeniformes. Research on the weever fish venoms Echiichthys vipera and Trachinus draco has been scarce. E. vipera and T. draco venoms elicit cardiorespiratory symptoms in victims. E. vipera and T. draco contain unique cytolysins – Trachinine and Dracotoxin. Dracotoxin is haemolytic and contains membrane depolarising activities. E. vipera venom triggers apoptosis in human colon carcinoma cells.
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Coelho GR, Neto PP, Barbosa FC, Dos Santos RS, Brigatte P, Spencer PJ, Sampaio SC, D'Amélio F, Pimenta DC, Sciani JM. Biochemical and biological characterization of the Hypanus americanus mucus: A perspective on stingray immunity and toxins. FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 93:832-840. [PMID: 31425832 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2019.08.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/16/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Stingrays skin secretions are largely studied due to the human envenoming medical relevance of the sting puncture that evolves to inflammatory events, including necrosis. Such toxic effects can be correlated to the biochemical composition of the sting mucus, according to the literature. Fish skin plays important biological roles, such as the control of the osmotic pressure gradient, protection against mechanical forces and microorganism infections. The mucus, on the other hand, is a rich and complex fluid, acting on swimming, nutrition and the innate immune system. The elasmobranch's epidermis is a tissue composed mainly by mucus secretory cells, and marine stingrays have already been described to present secretory glands spread throughout the body. Little is known about the biochemical composition of the stingray mucus, but recent studies have corroborated the importance of mucus in the envenomation process. Aiming to assess the mucus composition, a new non-invasive mucus collection method was developed that focused on peptides and proteins, and biological assays were performed to analyze the toxic and immune activities of the Hypanus americanus mucus. Pathophysiological characterization showed the presence of peptidases on the mucus, as well as the induction of edema and leukocyte recruitment in mice. The fractionated mucus improved phagocytosis on macrophages and showed antimicrobial activity against T. rubrumç. neoformans and C. albicans in vitro. The proteomic analyses showed the presence of immune-related proteins like actin, histones, hemoglobin, and ribosomal proteins. This protein pattern is similar to those reported for other fish mucus and stingray venoms. This is the first report depicting the Hypanus stingray mucus composition, highlighting its biochemical composition and importance for the stingray immune system and the possible role on the envenomation process.
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- Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo-UNICID, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Bioquímica e Biofísica, Instituto Butantan, Brazil; Laboratório Multidisciplinar de Pesquisa, Universidade São Francisco, Brazil.
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Patel DM, Bhide K, Bhide M, Iversen MH, Brinchmann MF. Proteomic and structural differences in lumpfish skin among the dorsal, caudal and ventral regions. Sci Rep 2019; 9:6990. [PMID: 31061513 PMCID: PMC6502863 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-43396-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Fish skin is a vital organ that serves a multitude of functions including mechanical protection, homeostasis, osmoregulation and protection against diseases. The expression of skin proteins changes under different physiological conditions. However, little is known about differences in protein expression among various body sites in naïve fish. The objectives of this work is to study potential differences in protein and gene expression among dorsal, caudal and ventral regions of lumpfish skin employing 2D gel based proteomics and real-time PCR and to assess structural differences between these regions by using Alcian blue and Periodic acid Schiff stained skin sections. The proteins collagen alfa-1, collagen alfa-2, heat shock cognate 71 kDa, histone H4, parvalbumin, natterin-2, 40S ribosomal protein S12, topoisomerase A and topoisomerase B were differentially expressed among the three regions. mRNA expression of apoa1, hspa8 and hist1h2b showed significant differences between regions. Skin photomicrographs showed differences in epidermal thickness and goblet cell counts. The ventral region showed relatively high protein expression, goblet cell count and epidermal thickness compared to dorsal and caudal regions. Overall, this study provides an important benchmark for comparative analysis of skin proteins and structure between different parts of the lumpfish body.
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- Deepti M Patel
- Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049, Bodø, Norway.,Laboratory of Biomedical Microbiology and Immunology, 73, 04181, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Microbiology and Immunology, 73, 04181, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- Laboratory of Biomedical Microbiology and Immunology, 73, 04181, University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy, Košice, Slovakia
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- Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049, Bodø, Norway
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- Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, 8049, Bodø, Norway.
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Monteiro dos Santos J, Cardoso dos Santos J, Marques EE, Araújo GCD, Seibert CS, Lopes-Ferreira M, Lima C. Stingray (Potamotrygon rex) maturity is associated with inflammatory capacity of the venom. Toxicon 2019; 163:74-83. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2019.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Revised: 03/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Harris RJ, Jenner RA. Evolutionary Ecology of Fish Venom: Adaptations and Consequences of Evolving a Venom System. Toxins (Basel) 2019; 11:E60. [PMID: 30678265 PMCID: PMC6409815 DOI: 10.3390/toxins11020060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 01/14/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Research on venomous animals has mainly focused on the molecular, biochemical, and pharmacological aspects of venom toxins. However, it is the relatively neglected broader study of evolutionary ecology that is crucial for understanding the biological relevance of venom systems. As fish have convergently evolved venom systems multiple times, it makes them ideal organisms to investigate the evolutionary ecology of venom on a broader scale. This review outlines what is known about how fish venom systems evolved as a result of natural enemy interactions and about the ecological consequences of evolving a venom system. This review will show how research on the evolutionary ecology of venom in fish can aid in understanding the evolutionary ecology of animal venoms more generally. Further, understanding these broad ecological questions can shed more light on the other areas of toxinology, with applications across multiple disciplinary fields.
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- Richard J Harris
- Venom Evolution Lab, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia.
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- Department of Life Sciences, the Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 5BD London, UK.
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Borges MH, Andrich F, Lemos PH, Soares TG, Menezes TN, Campos FV, Neves LX, Castro-Borges W, Figueiredo SG. Combined proteomic and functional analysis reveals rich sources of protein diversity in skin mucus and venom from the Scorpaena plumieri fish. J Proteomics 2018; 187:200-211. [PMID: 30098406 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2018] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The biological activities observed upon envenomation by Scorpaena plumieri could be linked to both the venom and the skin mucus. Through a proteomic/functional approach we analyzed protein composition and biological activities of the venom and skin mucus. We identified 885 proteins: 722 in the Venomous Apparatus extracts (Sp-VAe) and 391 in the Skin Mucus extract (Sp-SMe), with 494 found exclusively in Sp-VAe, being named S. plumieri Venom Proteins (Sp-VP), while 228 were found in both extracts. The majority of the many proteins identified were not directly related to the biological activities reported here. Nevertheless, some were classified as toxins/potentially interesting molecules: lectins, proteases and protease inhibitors were detected in both extracts, while the pore-forming toxin and hyaluronidase were associated with Sp-VP. Proteolytic and anti-microbial activities were linked to both extracts, while the main toxic activities - cardiovascular, inflammatory, hemolytic and nociceptive - were elicited only by Sp-VAe. Our study provided a clear picture on the composition of the skin mucus and the venom. We also show that the classic effects observed upon envenomation are produced by molecules from the venomous gland. Our results add to the growing catalogue of scorpaeniform fish venoms and their skin mucus proteins. SIGNIFICANCE In this study a large number of proteins - including classical and non-classical toxins - were identified in the venomous apparatus and the skin mucus extracts of the Scorpaena plumieri fish through shotgun proteomic approach. It was shown that the toxic effects observed upon envenomation are elicited by molecules originated from the venomous gland. These results add to the growing catalogue of scorpaeniform fish venoms and their skin mucus proteins - so scarcely explored when compared to the venoms and bioactive components of terrestrial animals. Data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD009983.
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- Márcia H Borges
- Laboratório de Proteômica, Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Proteínas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Proteínas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Proteômica, Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Proteínas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Proteínas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Enzimologia e Proteômica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Enzimologia e Proteômica, Departamento de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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- Laboratório de Química de Proteínas, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil.
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Kwon G, Ghil S. Identification of warm temperature acclimation-associated 65-kDa protein-2 in Kumgang fat minnow Rhynchocypris kumgangensis. JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL ZOOLOGY PART 2018. [PMID: 29542267 DOI: 10.1002/jez.2149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Warm temperature acclimation-associated 65-kDa protein (Wap65) is known to respond to elevated water temperatures and the corresponding gene from several fish species has been cloned. Expression of Wap65 gene is induced by various physiological stresses, such as increase in water temperature, immune response and heavy metal exposure. Two isolated Wap65 genes, Wap65-1 and Wap65-2, display distinct tissue distribution and physiological functions despite high sequence homology. In a previous study, we identified the Wap65-1 gene (kmWap65-1) from Kumgang fat minnow, Rhynchocypris kumgangensis, a small freshwater fish endemic to Korea. The kmWap65-1 gene showed sequence homology with teleost Wap65-1 and mammalian hemopexin, and was highly expressed in response to increased water temperature and bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS) exposure. Here, we isolated kmWap65-2 from liver tissue of Kumgang fat minnow and compared the expression profiles of both kmWap65 genes following exposure to various physiological stresses, including thermal changes, bacterial challenge, and environmental toxins. Notably, while kmWap65-1 expression was significantly increased in response to high water temperature, LPS, cadmium, and iron, kmWap65-2 displayed no alterations in expression at high water temperature. However, kmWap65-2 expression was upregulated slightly in response to LPS and highly in presence of copper, bisphenol A, and estradiol. Based on the collective findings, we propose that kmWap65-1 and kmWap65-2 are multifunctional proteins with distinct functions that could serve as useful biomarkers for assessing physiological stress and associated responses in Kumgang fat minnow.
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- Gibeom Kwon
- Department of Life Science, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Life Science, Kyonggi University, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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Sáenz A, Ortiz N, Lomonte B, Rucavado A, Díaz C. Comparison of biochemical and cytotoxic activities of extracts obtained from dorsal spines and caudal fin of adult and juvenile non-native Caribbean lionfish (Pterois volitans/miles). Toxicon 2017; 137:158-167. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2017.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2017] [Revised: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/03/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Brinchmann MF. Immune relevant molecules identified in the skin mucus of fish using -omics technologies. MOLECULAR BIOSYSTEMS 2017; 12:2056-63. [PMID: 27173837 DOI: 10.1039/c5mb00890e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This review will give an overview of immune relevant molecules in fish skin mucus. The skin of fish is continuously exposed to a water environment, and unlike that of terrestrial vertebrates, it is a mucosal surface with a thin epidermis of live cells covered by a mucus layer. The mucosa plays an important role in maintaining the homeostasis of the fish and preventing the entry of invading pathogens. This review provides an overview of proteins, RNA, DNA, lipids and carbohydrates found in the skin mucus of studied species. Proteins such as actin, histones, lectins, lysozyme, mucin, and transferrin have extracellular immune relevant functions. Complement complement molecules, heat shock molecules and superoxide dismutase present in mucus show differential expression during pathogen challenge in some species, but their functions in mucus, if any, need to be shown. RNA, DNA, lipids, carbohydrates and metabolites in mucus have been studied to a limited extent in fish, the current knowledge is summarized and knowledge gaps are pointed out.
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Patel DM, Brinchmann MF. Skin mucus proteins of lumpsucker ( Cyclopterus lumpus). Biochem Biophys Rep 2017; 9:217-225. [PMID: 28956008 PMCID: PMC5614610 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2016.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Fish skin mucus serves as a first line of defense against pathogens and external stressors. In this study the proteomic profile of lumpsucker skin mucus was characterized using 2D gels coupled with tandem mass spectrometry. Mucosal proteins were identified by homology searches across the databases SwissProt, NCBInr and vertebrate EST. The identified proteins were clustered into ten groups based on their gene ontology biological process in PANTHER (www.patherdb.org). Calmodulin, cystatin-B, histone H2B, peroxiredoxin1, apolipoprotein A1, natterin-2, 14-3-3 protein, alfa enolase, pentraxin, warm temperature acclimation 65 kDa (WAP65kDa) and heat shock proteins were identified. Several of the proteins are known to be involved in immune and/or stress responses. Proteomic profile established in this study could be a benchmark for differential proteomics studies. A proteome reference map of lumpsucker skin mucus was established. Proteins involved in immune and stress responses were identified in skin mucus of Cyclopterus lumpus. Mucosal proteins identified could be potential biomarkers.
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Cristina de Oliveira-Lima K, Farsky SHP, Lopes PH, de Andrade RMG, van den Berg CW, Tambourgi DV. Microcirculation abnormalities provoked by Loxosceles spiders' envenomation. Toxicon 2016; 116:35-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2015.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2015] [Revised: 06/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Lopes-Ferreira M, Sosa-Rosales I, Bruni FM, Ramos AD, Vieira Portaro FC, Conceição K, Lima C. Analysis of the intersexual variation in Thalassophryne maculosa fish venoms. Toxicon 2016; 115:70-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2016.02.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 02/02/2016] [Accepted: 02/24/2016] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Ziegman R, Alewood P. Bioactive components in fish venoms. Toxins (Basel) 2015; 7:1497-531. [PMID: 25941767 PMCID: PMC4448160 DOI: 10.3390/toxins7051497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/23/2015] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Animal venoms are widely recognized excellent resources for the discovery of novel drug leads and physiological tools. Most are comprised of a large number of components, of which the enzymes, small peptides, and proteins are studied for their important bioactivities. However, in spite of there being over 2000 venomous fish species, piscine venoms have been relatively underrepresented in the literature thus far. Most studies have explored whole or partially fractioned venom, revealing broad pharmacology, which includes cardiovascular, neuromuscular, cytotoxic, inflammatory, and nociceptive activities. Several large proteinaceous toxins, such as stonustoxin, verrucotoxin, and Sp-CTx, have been isolated from scorpaenoid fish. These form pores in cell membranes, resulting in cell death and creating a cascade of reactions that result in many, but not all, of the physiological symptoms observed from envenomation. Additionally, Natterins, a novel family of toxins possessing kininogenase activity have been found in toadfish venom. A variety of smaller protein toxins, as well as a small number of peptides, enzymes, and non-proteinaceous molecules have also been isolated from a range of fish venoms, but most remain poorly characterized. Many other bioactive fish venom components remain to be discovered and investigated. These represent an untapped treasure of potentially useful molecules.
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- Rebekah Ziegman
- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, the University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia.
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- Institute for Molecular Bioscience, the University of Queensland, St. Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia.
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Jurado J, Fuentes-Almagro CA, Guardiola FA, Cuesta A, Esteban MÁ, Prieto-Álamo MJ. Proteomic profile of the skin mucus of farmed gilthead seabream (Sparus aurata). J Proteomics 2015; 120:21-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2015.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2014] [Revised: 02/09/2015] [Accepted: 02/20/2015] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Diaz-Rosales P, Pereiro P, Figueras A, Novoa B, Dios S. The warm temperature acclimation protein (Wap65) has an important role in the inflammatory response of turbot (Scophthalmus maximus). FISH & SHELLFISH IMMUNOLOGY 2014; 41:80-92. [PMID: 24794581 DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2014.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
Wap65 is a molecule similar to the mammalian hemopexin that is a serum glycoprotein produced mainly by the liver with high affinity to heme. Its primary role is participating in iron metabolism scavenging heme that is released into the plasma and transporting it to the liver. It has been reported an important role of hemopexin in the inflammation as an acute-phase protein and its production is up-regulated by pro-inflammatory cytokines. There are also some evidences suggesting this immune-induction in fish Wap65 genes. Most teleost species presents two Wap65 genes but their physiological functions have not been completely elucidated; in fact, the transcriptional patterns of Wap65 genes to stimulatory treatments are variable and contradictory. In the present study two Wap65 genes, Wap65-1 and Wap65-2, have been characterized for the first time in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus). Their constitutive expression and differential modulation by thermal treatments, immune challenges (bacterial and viral), as well as iron supplementation, have been investigated. Both genes were mainly expressed in liver, but they were detected in all tested tissues. Whereas Wap65-1 and Wap65-2 were up-regulated by temperature rise and bacterial challenge, VHSV infection inhibited the expression of both genes. Moreover, iron-dextran administration induced only the overexpression of Wap65-1. Interestingly, these induction were observed in head kidney buy not in liver. The effect of Wap65 protein purified from turbot serum by hemin-agarose affinity chromatography was also studied to demonstrate a possible anti-inflammatory role, analyzing its inhibitory effect on leucocytes migration induced by zymosan injection to the peritoneal cavity.
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- P Diaz-Rosales
- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM), CSIC, Eduardo Cabello, 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM), CSIC, Eduardo Cabello, 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM), CSIC, Eduardo Cabello, 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM), CSIC, Eduardo Cabello, 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Marinas (IIM), CSIC, Eduardo Cabello, 6, 36208 Vigo, Spain.
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Lopes-Ferreira M, Gomes EM, Bruni FM, Ferreira MJ, Charvet P, Lima C. First report of interruption of mast cell degranulation and endothelial cells activation by anti-inflammatory drugs controlling the acute response provoked by Pseudoplatystoma fasciatum fish venom. Toxicon 2014; 90:237-48. [PMID: 25152168 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2014.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Revised: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 08/12/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This is the first report describing in mice the envenoming that possible to occur in humans provoked by Pseudoplatystomafasciatum and evaluated the different class of mediators involved in the inflammatory injury, identifying important targets for drugs intervention. First we demonstrate that P. fasciatum venom induces an acute inflammatory response characterized by the recruitment of immune cells into peripheral tissues choreographed by chemoattractants including lipid mediators (LTB4 and PGE2), cytokines (IL-1β and TNF-α), and chemokines (KC and MCP-1). Intravital microscopy studies showed that only high dose (60 μg) of venom promoted hemodynamic changes inducing an abundant number of thrombi of varying sizes in venules leading to transient venular stasis with reduced blood flow. We found that serotonin, leukotrine and prostaglandin are involved in edematogenic and nociceptive responses, since a selective COX-2 inhibitor, a non-specific inhibitor for cytokines and COX-2, and a non-selective 5-HT receptor antagonist were able to reduce both symptoms. In conclusion, our data show that the main symptoms of acute inflammation as pain provoked by P. fasciatum fish venom could be well managed by available drugs as COX-2 inhibitors as well dexamethasone or non-selective 5-HT receptor antagonists.
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- Mônica Lopes-Ferreira
- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (Cepid/Fapesp), Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (Cepid/Fapesp), Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (Cepid/Fapesp), Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (Cepid/Fapesp), Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil
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- SENAI, Departamento Regional do Paraná, Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (Cepid/Fapesp), Butantan Institute, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Lopes-Ferreira M, Ramos AD, Martins IA, Lima C, Conceição K, Haddad V. Clinical manifestations and experimental studies on the spine extract of the toadfish Porichthys porosissimus. Toxicon 2014; 86:28-39. [PMID: 24814010 DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2014.04.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2014] [Revised: 04/22/2014] [Accepted: 04/29/2014] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Toadfish are fish from the family Batrachoididae that are found in marine and brackish environment around the world. Among the toadfish, Porichthys genus is very common, where Porichthys porosissimus, also called Atlantic Midshipman is found in Southwest Atlantic, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to eastern Argentina. There was no consensus about the classification of the genus Porichthys as venomous fish because so far there are no published studies regarding human envenomations and/or toxic activities induced in animal models. Herein, we report two conclusive envenoming in human beings caused by P porosissimus spines, with clear signs and symptoms that were very important for the development of our experimental studies. We demonstrated that the P. porosissimus spine extract, now venom, can induce nociceptive and edematogenic responses in mice as well an induction of an inflammatory response elicited by intravital microscopy and leukocyte migration. Finally, we identified in the P. porosissimus spine extract, through analysis by mass spectrometry, the presence of proteins previously detected in the venoms of other fish species and other venomous animals. We believe that based on our studies we will dismiss the non-venomous nature of this fish and clarify this issue.
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- Mônica Lopes-Ferreira
- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CEPID/FAPESP), Butantan Institute and Department of Immunology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CEPID/FAPESP), Butantan Institute and Department of Immunology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Zoology Laboratory, Biological Sciences Department, Universidade de Taubaté, São Paulo State, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CEPID/FAPESP), Butantan Institute and Department of Immunology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Immunoregulation Unit, Special Laboratory of Applied Toxinology (CEPID/FAPESP), Butantan Institute and Department of Immunology, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia, Universidade Federal de São Paulo - UNIFESP, São José dos Campos, Brazil
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- Dermatology Departament, Botucatu Medical School, Univ Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, São Paulo State, Brazil
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Li CH, Chen J. Molecular cloning, characterization and expression analysis of a novel wap65-1 gene from Plecoglossus altivelis. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2013; 165:144-52. [PMID: 23545468 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2013.03.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2013] [Revised: 03/24/2013] [Accepted: 03/24/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Warm temperature acclimation associated 65-kDa protein 1 (WAP65-1) is a specific fish plasma glycoprotein that is possibly involved in various physiological or pathological processes. In this study, we obtained the cDNA and genomic DNA sequences of the Plecoglossus altivelis wap65-1 (Pawap65-1) gene. Multiple sequence alignment showed that Pawap65-1 is similar in structure to wap65-1 in fish. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that Pawap65-1 is most closely related to that of a rainbow trout. Pawap65-1 transcripts are present in various tissues and are most abundant in the liver. We expressed recombinant PaWAP65-1 in Escherichia coli and raised antiserum against it in mouse. Western blot analysis revealed that the higher molecular mass of PaWAP65-1 in blood plasma was caused by post-translational N-glycosylation. Quantitative real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western blot analysis data showed that the hepatic mRNA and blood plasma levels of PaWAP65-1 were both influenced by warm temperature acclimation and cadmium exposure, but not by Listonella anguillarum infection, hypo-osmotic, or cold temperature acclimation. In conclusion, our data reveals that PaWAP65-1 is a stress-related protein, and may play a role in fish acclimation to warm temperature and cadmium exposure.
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- Chang-Hong Li
- School of Marine Sciences, Ningbo University, Ningbo 315211, China
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Potamotrygon cf. henlei stingray mucus: Biochemical features of a novel antimicrobial protein. Toxicon 2012; 60:821-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxicon.2012.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2012] [Revised: 05/04/2012] [Accepted: 05/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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