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Kornelia Ellwanger Andre Eich Michael Nickel 《Journal of comparative physiology. A, Neuroethology, sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology》2007,193(1):1-11
Sponges (Porifera) are nerve- and muscleless. Nevertheless, they react to external stimuli in a coordinated way, by body contraction,
oscule closure or stopping pumping activity. The underlying mechanisms are still unknown, but evidence has been found for
chemical messenger-based systems. We used the sponge Tethya wilhelma to test the effect of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate (l-Glu) on its contraction behaviour. Minimal activating concentrations were found to be 0.5 μM (GABA) and 50 μM (l-Glu), respectively. Taking maximum relative contraction speed and minimal relative projected body area as a measure of the
sponge’s response, a comparison of the dose–response curves indicated a higher sensitivity of the contractile tissue for GABA
than for l-Glu. The concentrations eliciting the same contractile response differ by about 100-fold more than the entire concentration
range tested. In addition, desensitising effects and spasm-like reactions were observed. Presumably, a GABA/l-Glu metabotropic receptor-based system is involved in the regulation of contraction in T. wilhelma. We discuss a coordination system for sponges based on hypothetical chemical messenger pathways.
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K. Ellwanger and A. Eich contributed equally and designed and performed experiments, analysed data and revised the paper,
M. Nickel designed the study and experiments, analysed data, prepared the figures, wrote and revised the paper. 相似文献
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Ellwanger K Saito H Clément-Lacroix P Maltry N Niedermeyer J Lee WK Baron R Rawadi G Westphal H Niehrs C 《Molecular and cellular biology》2008,28(15):4875-4882
Kremen1 and Kremen2 (Krm1 and Krm2) are transmembrane coreceptors for Dickkopf1 (Dkk1), an antagonist of Wnt/β-catenin signaling. The physiological relevance of Kremen proteins in mammals as Wnt modulators is unresolved. We generated and characterized Krm mutant mice and found that double mutants show enhanced Wnt signaling accompanied by ectopic postaxial forelimb digits and expanded apical ectodermal ridges. Triple mutant Krm1−/− Krm2−/− Dkk1+/− mice show enhanced growth of ectopic digits, indicating that Dkk1 and Krm genes genetically interact during limb development. Wnt/β-catenin signaling also plays a critical role in bone formation. Single Krm mutants show normal bone formation and bone mass, while double mutants show increased bone volume and bone formation parameters. Our study provides the first genetic evidence for a functional interaction of Kremen proteins with Dkk1 as negative regulators of Wnt/β-catenin signaling and reveals that Kremen proteins are not universally required for Dkk1 function. 相似文献
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Kornelia Ellwanger Klaus Pfizenmaier Sylke Lutz Angelika Hausser 《BMC developmental biology》2008,8(1):47
Background
The PKD family of serine/threonine kinases comprises a single member in Drosophila (dPKD), two isoforms in C. elegans (DKF-1 and 2) and three members, PKD1, PKD2 and PKD3 in mammals. PKD1 and PKD2 have been the focus of most studies up to date, which implicate these enzymes in very diverse cellular functions, including Golgi organization and plasma membrane directed transport, immune responses, apoptosis and cell proliferation. Concerning PKD3, a role in the formation of vesicular transport carriers at the trans-Golgi network (TGN) and in basal glucose transport has been inferred from in vitro studies. So far, however, the physiological functions of the kinase during development remain unknown. 相似文献25.
Effect of oxygen tension on human peripheral blood leukocytes: lysosomal enzyme release and metabolic responses during phagocytosis 总被引:2,自引:0,他引:2
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JL Skosey DC Chow S Nusinow J May V Gestautas Y Niwa 《The Journal of cell biology》1981,88(2):358-363
We found that nonlethal lysosomal enzyme release from human peripheral blood leukocytes during phagocytosis of opsonized zymosan in vitro was modified by the oxygen tension under which the cells were incubated; with decreasing Po(2), zymosan-induced release of lysosomal enzymes was potentiated. The effect on enzyme release could not be attributed secondarily to an effect on phagocytosis, because, as others have reported, Po(2) had little effect on that response. Metabolic responses that accompany phagocytosis were also modified by oxygen tension. Stimulation of oxidation by way of the pentose cycle was further enhanced by increasing Po(2). Conversely, anaerobic glycolysis was promoted by decreasing oxygen tension. ATP levels fell as a function of time and concentration of phagocytic stimulus, mirroring lysosomal enzyme release as modified by Po(2). Cyclic AMP levels fell during phagocytosis and lysosomal enzyme release, a change that could act to facilitate lysosomal enzyme release. However, the fall in nucleotide level was greatest with highest Po(2) (i.e., when lysosomal enzyme release was least). The inverse relationship between oxidative metabolism and enzyme release suggested that a product of oxidative metabolism might adversely influence enzyme release. Sulfhydryl antioxidants (Cysteine, glutathione) and scavengers of oxygen-derived reactants (superoxide dismutase, catalase, benzoate, hypoxanthine, xanthine, histidine, azide) all potentiated zymosan- stimulated enzyme release. These findings are consistent with the interpretation that one or more factors (e.g., superoxide anion, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical, singlet oxygen), generated in association with the burst of oxidative metabolism which accompanies phagocytosis, acts to inhibit lysosomal enzyme release. 相似文献
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Concentric electrodes have been fabricated from 304 stainless steel in which a small anode (0.031 cm2) and large cathode (4.87 cm2) are induced by the application of a current density of 11A cm–2 at the anode. It has previously been shown that reproducible pitting and maintenance of a galvanic current occurs only in the presence of a consortium of bacteria containing sulphate-reducing bacteria (SRB). Actively corroding systems that had maintained a galvanic current for at least 24 h after the applied current was removed were treated with inhibitors of the SRB. The only inhibitor tested which had any marked effect on the galvanic current was sodium molybdate which is a known inhibitor of corrosion as well as SRB. 相似文献
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The montane forests of northern Mozambique’s isolated massifs are inhabited by numerous range-restricted and threatened bird species, but until recently were extremely little-known. We report on a first avifaunal survey of the isolated montane habitats of Mt Mecula (1 442 m), Niassa National Reserve, notable as the only currently protected montane area in northern Mozambique. Mount Mecula’s moist forest is small (approximately 136 ha in total) and patchy, and although known botanically to have some montane affinities, was found to support an avifauna more typical of riparian forests of medium to low altitude. The only montane forest species recorded was Lemon Dove Aplopelia larvata. Other montane elements included Vincent’s Bunting Emberiza (capensis) vincenti, one of six species recorded new to the Niassa National Reserve list. Overall, it appears that despite its intermediate location, Mt Mecula does not represent a biogeographical ‘stepping stone’ for montane forest bird species. This probably owes to its remoteness from the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania to the north and the massifs of other parts of northern Mozambique, to the south and west. 相似文献
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Simone Brandt Kornelia Ellwanger Cornelia Beuter-Gunia Marc Schuster Angelika Hausser Ingo Schmitz Sandra Beer-Hammer 《The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology》2010,42(9):1472-1481
The adapter protein SLy2 (SH3 protein expressed in lymphocytes 2), also named HACS1, NASH1 or SAMSN1, is expressed in hematopoietic tissues, muscle, heart, brain, lung, pancreas, endothelial cells and myelomas. Endogenous SLy2 expression was shown to be upregulated in primary B cells upon differentiation and proliferation-inducing stimuli, and transduction experiments suggest a stimulatory role for SLy2 in B cell differentiation to plasma cells. However the signalling pathways regulated by SLy2 remain unknown. In this study we identify novel interaction partners of SLy2 providing a molecular framework for its function. We show that phosphorylated SLy2 directly interacts with 14-3-3 proteins via a previously unrecognized phosphorylation site. Furthermore, we demonstrate that 14-3-3 proteins control nucleo-cytoplasmic shuttling of SLy2 by retaining phosphorylated SLy2 in the cytoplasm. In the nucleus, SLy2 interacts with the SAP30/HDAC1 complex and regulates the activity of HDAC1. Thus, our findings unravel a novel mechanism how SLy2 localization is controlled and implicate SLy2 in the epigenetic control of gene expression. 相似文献
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Angela CM Luyf Barbera DC van Schaik Michel de Vries Frank Baas Antoine HC van Kampen Silvia D Olabarriaga 《BMC bioinformatics》2010,11(1):598
Background
Bioinformatics is confronted with a new data explosion due to the availability of high throughput DNA sequencers. Data storage and analysis becomes a problem on local servers, and therefore it is needed to switch to other IT infrastructures. Grid and workflow technology can help to handle the data more efficiently, as well as facilitate collaborations. However, interfaces to grids are often unfriendly to novice users. 相似文献30.
Ornella J Rullo Jennifer MP Woo Miriam F Parsa Alice DC Hoftman Paul Maranian David A Elashoff Timothy B Niewold Jennifer M Grossman Bevra H Hahn Maureen McMahon Deborah K McCurdy Betty P Tsao 《Arthritis research & therapy》2013,15(1):R18