Immunohistochemical studies of GLWamides in Cnidaria.

摘要: GLWamides are a recently described, novel family of neuropeptides in Cnidaria. Antibodies specific for the GLWamide terminus have been raised and used to evaluate occurrence localisation immunopositive material various Cnidaria order determine whether present obtain first impression possible regulatory role these neuropeptides. immunoreactivity has found all species tested is not confined distinct life stages but during most cycle Additionally, expressed by different nerve cells at stages. GLWamide-immunoreactive constitute subset neural equipment. Overall our data suggest that generally occur nervous system peptides multifunctional. Putative functions other than control development include regulation nematocyst discharge, muscle contraction gastric function.