Development of fish parasite vaccines in the OMICs era: Progress and opportunities
Globally, parasites are increasingly being recognized as catastrophic agents in both
aquaculture sector and in the wild aquatic habitats leading to an estimated annual loss …
aquaculture sector and in the wild aquatic habitats leading to an estimated annual loss …
A comparison of the structure and function of nematocysts in free-living and parasitic cnidarians (Myxozoa)
Myxozoans are obligate parasites that have complex life cycles requiring alternate
vertebrate and invertebrate hosts, with transmission via microscopic waterborne spores …
vertebrate and invertebrate hosts, with transmission via microscopic waterborne spores …
Myxozoans: ancient metazoan parasites find a home in phylum Cnidaria
Myxozoans are endoparasites with complex life cycles that alternate between invertebrate
and vertebrate hosts. Though considered protozoans for over 150 years, they are now …
and vertebrate hosts. Though considered protozoans for over 150 years, they are now …
Ceratonova shasta: a cnidarian parasite of annelids and salmonids
JL Bartholomew, JD Alexander, SL Hallett… - Parasitology, 2022 - cambridge.org
The myxozoan Ceratonova shasta was described from hatchery rainbow trout over 70 years
ago. The parasite continues to cause severe disease in salmon and trout, and is recognized …
ago. The parasite continues to cause severe disease in salmon and trout, and is recognized …
Advances and discoveries in myxozoan genomics
G Alama-Bermejo, AS Holzer - Trends in parasitology, 2021 - cell.com
Myxozoans are highly diverse and globally distributed cnidarian endoparasites in freshwater
and marine habitats. They have adopted a heteroxenous life cycle, including invertebrate …
and marine habitats. They have adopted a heteroxenous life cycle, including invertebrate …
Comparative transcriptomics and host-specific parasite gene expression profiles inform on drivers of proliferative kidney disease
M Faber, S Shaw, S Yoon, E de Paiva Alves, B Wang… - Scientific Reports, 2021 - nature.com
The myxozoan parasite, Tetracapsuloides bryosalmonae has a two-host life cycle
alternating between freshwater bryozoans and salmonid fish. Infected fish can develop …
alternating between freshwater bryozoans and salmonid fish. Infected fish can develop …
Method for isolation of myxozoan proliferative stages from fish at high yield and purity: An essential prerequisite for in vitro, in vivo and genomics-based research …
Myxozoans are a diverse group of microscopic cnidarian parasites and some
representatives are associated with important diseases in fish, in both marine and …
representatives are associated with important diseases in fish, in both marine and …
The cnidarian parasite Ceratonova shasta utilizes inherited and recruited venom-like compounds during infection
Background Cnidarians are the most ancient venomous organisms. They store a cocktail of
venom proteins inside unique stinging organelles called nematocysts. When a cnidarian …
venom proteins inside unique stinging organelles called nematocysts. When a cnidarian …
A genome wide survey reveals multiple nematocyst-specific genes in Myxozoa
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 …
cycle involves two hosts: a vertebrate (usually a fish) and an invertebrate (usually an annelid …
Transcriptomic insights into the diversity and evolution of Myxozoa (Cnidaria, Endocnidozoa) toxin-like proteins
B Xiao, Q Guo, Y Zhai, Z Gu - Marine drugs, 2022 - mdpi.com
Myxozoa is a speciose group of endoparasitic cnidarians that can cause severe ecological
and economic effects. Their cnidarian affinity is affirmed by genetic relatedness and the …
and economic effects. Their cnidarian affinity is affirmed by genetic relatedness and the …