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The Importance of GLWamide Neuropeptides in Cnidarian Development and Physiology
Joint Authors
Takahashi, Toshio
Hatta, Masayuki
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The peptide-signaling molecules (<50 amino acid residues) occur in a wide variety of invertebrate and vertebrate organisms, playing pivotal roles in physiological, endocrine, and developmental processes.
While some of these peptides display similar structures in mammals and invertebrates, others differ with respect to their structure and function in a species-specific manner.
Such a conservation of basic structure and function implies that many peptide-signaling molecules arose very early in the evolutionary history of some taxa, while species-specific characteristics led us to suggest that they also acquire the ability to evolve in response to specific environmental conditions.
In this paper, we describe GLWamide-family peptides that function as signaling molecules in the process of muscle contraction, metamorphosis, and settlement in cnidarians.
The peptides are produced by neurons and are therefore referred to as neuropeptides.
We discuss the importance of the neuropeptides in both developmental and physiological processes in a subset of hydrozoans, as well as the potential use as a seed compound in drug development and aspects related to the protection of corals.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Takahashi, Toshio& Hatta, Masayuki. 2011. The Importance of GLWamide Neuropeptides in Cnidarian Development and Physiology. Journal of Amino Acids،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471094
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Takahashi, Toshio& Hatta, Masayuki. The Importance of GLWamide Neuropeptides in Cnidarian Development and Physiology. Journal of Amino Acids No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471094
American Medical Association (AMA)
Takahashi, Toshio& Hatta, Masayuki. The Importance of GLWamide Neuropeptides in Cnidarian Development and Physiology. Journal of Amino Acids. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471094
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471094