Biologically active peptides in molluscs

Authors

  • F Tascedda Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy
  • E Ottaviani Department of Life Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Via Campi 213/D, 41125 Modena, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25431/1824-307X/isj.v13i1.186-190

Keywords:

neuropeptides, hormones, molluscs, immunocytochemistry, evolution

Abstract

The immune and neuroendocrine systems of invertebrates, as well as vertebrates, share a common pool of molecules that have been conserved throughout evolution. Now we add a new interface to this bidirectional interaction, demonstrating the involvement of the gut system, showing that these three systems use the same biologically active peptides.

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Published

2016-05-27

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