Browsing Institutt for biologi by Journals "Toxins"
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An integrated proteomic and transcriptomic analysis reveals the venom complexity of the bullet ant Paraponera clavata.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)A critical hurdle in ant venom proteomic investigations is the lack of databases to comprehensively and specifically identify the sequence and function of venom proteins and peptides. To resolve this, we used venom gland ... -
Missiles of mass disruption: Composition and glandular origin of venom used as a projectile defensive weapon by the assassin bug Platymeris rhadamanthus
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Assassin bugs (Reduviidae) produce venoms that are insecticidal, and which induce pain in predators, but the composition and function of their individual venom components is poorly understood. We report findings on the ... -
Tentacle Morphological Variation Coincides with Differential Expression of Toxins in Sea Anemones
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Phylum Cnidaria is an ancient venomous group defined by the presence of cnidae, specialised organelles that serve as venom delivery systems. The distribution of cnidae across the body plan is linked to regionalisation of ... -
The diversity of venom: The importance of behavior and venom system morphology in understanding its ecology and evolution
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)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 gap limits the potential of venom as a model trait ...