[HTML][HTML] Causes and consequences of snake venom variation
Snake venoms are mixtures of toxins that vary extensively between and within snake
species. This variability has serious consequences for the management of the world's 1.8 …
species. This variability has serious consequences for the management of the world's 1.8 …
[HTML][HTML] The diversity of venom: the importance of behavior and venom system morphology in understanding its ecology and evolution
Venoms are one of the most convergent of animal traits known, and encompass a much
greater taxonomic and functional diversity than is commonly appreciated. This knowledge …
greater taxonomic and functional diversity than is commonly appreciated. This knowledge …
[HTML][HTML] Single-cell transcriptomics identifies conserved regulators of neuroglandular lineages
J Steger, AG Cole, A Denner, T Lebedeva… - Cell Reports, 2022 - cell.com
Communication in bilaterian nervous systems is mediated by electrical and secreted signals;
however, the evolutionary origin and relation of neurons to other secretory cell types has not …
however, the evolutionary origin and relation of neurons to other secretory cell types has not …
[HTML][HTML] Micro and macroevolution of sea anemone venom phenotype
Venom is a complex trait with substantial inter-and intraspecific variability resulting from
strong selective pressures acting on the expression of many toxic proteins. However …
strong selective pressures acting on the expression of many toxic proteins. However …
Venom systems as models for studying the origin and regulation of evolutionary novelties
G Zancolli, NR Casewell - Molecular Biology and Evolution, 2020 - academic.oup.com
A central goal in biology is to determine the ways in which evolution repeats itself. One of the
most remarkable examples in nature of convergent evolutionary novelty is animal venom …
most remarkable examples in nature of convergent evolutionary novelty is animal venom …
[HTML][HTML] Sea anemone toxins: A structural overview
Sea anemones produce venoms of exceptional molecular diversity, with at least 17 different
molecular scaffolds reported to date. These venom components have traditionally been …
molecular scaffolds reported to date. These venom components have traditionally been …
Venoms for all occasions: the functional toxin profiles of different anatomical regions in sea anemones are related to their ecological function
The phylum Cnidaria is the oldest extant venomous group and is defined by the presence of
nematocysts, specialized organelles responsible for venom production and delivery …
nematocysts, specialized organelles responsible for venom production and delivery …
[HTML][HTML] Cell type-specific expression profiling unravels the development and evolution of stinging cells in sea anemone
Background Cnidocytes are specialized cells that define the phylum Cnidaria. They possess
an “explosive” organelle called cnidocyst that is important for prey capture and anti-predator …
an “explosive” organelle called cnidocyst that is important for prey capture and anti-predator …
Sea anemone venom: Ecological interactions and bioactive potential
This article provides a brief overview of the literature related to the chemical ecology of sea
anemones, focusing on their venom, and summarizing their bioprospecting potential. Sea …
anemones, focusing on their venom, and summarizing their bioprospecting potential. Sea …
Venom trade-off shapes interspecific interactions, physiology, and reproduction
The ability of an animal to effectively capture prey and defend against predators is pivotal for
survival. Venom is often a mixture of many components including toxin proteins that shape …
survival. Venom is often a mixture of many components including toxin proteins that shape …