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Leclerc, Michel, and Loïc Baerlocher. "Mapping on Sea-Star MHC Genes in Invertebrates." European Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 2, no. 2 (April 6, 2021): 60–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejbio.2021.2.2.170.

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MHC genes have been discovered in Echinodermata (Invertebrates containing 5 classes).2 classes (Ophuirids, Crinoïds) out of 5 possess HLA E, HLA B (Class I), HLADRB1, HLADQB1 (Class II). By the use of Mapping we identified 2 other MHC genes (Class II) in another Echinodermata: the sea star Asterias rubens (Asterids).

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Mezger, Julius. "Eine Arzneimittelprüfung mit Asterias rubens." Allgemeine Homöopathische Zeitung 221, no. 04 (April 10, 2007): 133–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-2006-935780.

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G, Rubalakshmi, Vidya M, Nirubama K, Prabhakaran S, and Mehanathan A. "Structural evaluation and insilico study of proteins of asterias rubens - “starfish as new source to marine proteins”." Kongunadu Research Journal 7, no. 1 (April 15, 2020): 19–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.26524/krj.2020.4.

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Marine sources have received great attention recently; research on marine-derived molecules has discovered new bioactive compounds with vital properties increasing their applicability as nutraceuticals in the food and supplement industries. Most notably Hippocrates, the “father of modern medicine”, is recordedas describing the therapeutic effects of various marine invertebrates and their constituents on human health.Astreias is an important marine of the family Asteriidae known for its variety of medicinal properties. Functional characterization of a protein sequence is one of the most frequent problems in biology. This task is usually facilitated by accurate three-dimensional (3-D) structure of the protein. The number of protein sequences that can be modeled, as well as the accuracy of the prediction, is increasing steadily because of the growth and number of known protein sequences and structures as well as improvements in the modeling software. It is currently possible to model, with useful accuracy. Significant parts of approximately one half of all known protein sequences. This research report deliver an innovative summary of bioinformatics study of Asterias rubens with emphasis on the current development and future directions, which shall provide tools and resources necessary to understand and uphold advances in this important field. The aim of the present study, 10 proteins of Asterias rubens were analysed using bioinformatics tools. Structural prediction and functional characterization of proteins of Asterias rubens were done using Expasy Protparm server, 3D structure was done using SWISS MODEL. The important enzymes present in Asterias rubens involved Reproductive function and proper growth and development of human body.

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Temara, A., G. Ledent, M. Warnau, H. Paucot, M. Jangoux, and P. Dubois. "Experimental cadmium contamination of Asterias rubens (Echinodermata)." Marine Ecology Progress Series 140 (1996): 83–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.3354/meps140083.

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Tran, Kevin K., Bhawantha M. Jayawardena, Maurice R. Elphick, and Christopher E. Jones. "A gonadotropin-releasing hormone type neuropeptide with a high affinity binding site for copper(ii) and nickel(ii)." Metallomics 11, no. 2 (2019): 404–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c8mt00279g.

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Sørensen, P., and J. V. Nørgaard. "Starfish (Asterias rubens) as feed ingredient for piglets." Animal Feed Science and Technology 211 (January 2016): 181–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2015.11.012.

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Leclerc, Michel, Nicolas Kresdorn, and Ralf Horres. "Asterias rubens : Evidence of NF-kappa B genes." Meta Gene 8 (June 2016): 30–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mgene.2015.12.006.

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Blowes, Liisa M., Michaela Egertová, Yankai Liu, Graham R. Davis, Nick J. Terrill, Himadri S. Gupta, and Maurice R. Elphick. "Body wall structure in the starfish Asterias rubens." Journal of Anatomy 231, no. 3 (July 16, 2017): 325–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12646.

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Ellis, J. R., and S. I. Rogers. "The distribution, relative abundance and diversity of echinoderms in the eastern English Channel, Bristol Channel, and Irish Sea." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 80, no. 1 (February 2000): 127–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315499001642.

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The distribution and relative abundance of macroepibenthic echinoderms in the eastern English Channel and Irish Sea is described from beam trawl catches. Echinoderms accounted for approximately 29% (by biomass) of fauna captured. A total of 24 species were recorded, including 12 species of starfish. The most frequently encountered species were Asterias rubens and Psammechinus miliaris, which were recorded at 85.5% and 56.0% of stations respectively. Asterias rubens and Ophiothrix fragilis accounted for 63.7% and 25.5% (by biomass) respectively of the echinoderms sampled. Mean echinoderm catches ranged from 0.8-kg h−1 in the north-eastern English Channel to 329-kg h−1 in the south-eastern Irish Sea. The echinoderm fauna was more diverse in the St George's Channel and western Irish Sea (6.7–7.0 species haul−1) than in the north-eastern English Channel (1.9 species haul−1).

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Ravikumar Raju, Teja, Sravanathi P, and Muthu Babu K. "Analysis on Homoeopathic Preparation of Asterias Rubens for Evaluating Anti Breast Cancer Cell Line using Similia Principle." International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences 11, SPL4 (December 25, 2020): 805–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl4.4075.

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Breast cancer is the subsequent foremost reason of cancer death in a woman and ranks as the primary foremost reason of death in India. In its conduct, several measures and recommendation are considered. Homoeopathic medicines are one of the part of a corresponding, and another medicine is utilized for the treatment of cancer. The main purpose of the investigation is to evaluate the anticancer action of homoeopathic arrangements of Asterias rubens on the basis of the similia principle. We directed an in vitro study using MTT assay to control the result of ultra diluted homoeopathic preparation in contradiction of two human breast glandular cancer cell lines(MCF-7 and MDA-MD- 231), frequently used for the breast cancer treatment, by testing the feasibility of breast cancer (MCF-7 and MDA-MD-231) cell line, with various attenuations of Asterias rubens at 24 hrs. Multiple comparisons between tested reagents at different concentrations confirmed the significance of the said results. At a dilution of 1:25 6CH and 30CH potency shown superior activity on MCF-7 and no such significant changes on MDA-MD-231 at any dilutions As it fails to offer estrogen receptor(ER) Also progesterone receptor (PR) expression, and also HER2 (human epidermal development variable receptor2) so continuously a triple-negative breast cancer it will be a hostility manifestation for breast cancer with restricted medicine choices. However, further potency needs to be tested. These preliminary significant results warrant further in vitro and in vivo studies to estimate the possible of Asterias rubens a medicine to treat breast cancer.

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Leclerc, Michel. "C1q Tumor Necrosis Factor Gene Family In Asterias Rubens." International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering 3, no. 6 (2017): 142–43. http://dx.doi.org/10.25141/2475-3432-2017-6.0142.

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Flammang, Patrick, and Graham Walker. "Measurement of the Adhesion of the Podia in the Asteroid Asterias Rubens (Echinodermata)." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 77, no. 4 (November 1997): 1251–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315400038807.

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The adhesion of single podia of Asterias rubens (Echinodermata) was tested under different conditions in order to determine those factors which have an effect on the adhesive forces. In common with many other marine organisms, the adhesion of the podia is sensitive to surface properties of the substratum. The effect of immersion and emersion on tenacity (force per unit area) has been tested. Working with the asteroids completely immersed in sea-water appears to be the best technique to measure the adhesive forces of the podia. The mean tenacity of the podia of A. rubens on glass underwater is 1·98×105 Nm−2.The measurement of the adhesion strength of marine invertebrates and of its variation under different conditions may give clues to how marine bioadhesives function. Adhesive forces have usually been measured in invertebrates using either permanent or transitory adhesion, but only rarely recorded in animals using temporary adhesion (for review see Walker, 1987).Of all macrobenthic organisms, echinoderms have exploited temporary adhesion most efficiently. In echinoderms, adhesive systems are usually associated with the podia and are involved in locomotion, attachment, feeding, or burrowing (Flammang, 1996). The paucity of information regarding the adhesive strength of echinoderm podia is due possibly to the fact that these animals possess a multitude of podia that are not all attached at the same time, making it difficult to evaluate the exact number of podia involved in adhesion at any precise instant in time. For example, maximum detachment forces involving many podia have been measured for several asteroid species. Feder (1955) measured up to 4 kg (39·64 N) in Pisaster ochraceus, Lavoie (1956) over 3 kg (29·43 N) in Asterias forbesi, and Christensen (1957) 5 kg (49·05 N) in Evasterias troscheli. Unfortunately, the number of podia adhering to the substratum was not estimated in any of these studies. It is not possible, therefore, to calculate tenacity (adhesive force per unit of surface area) which makes comparisons impossible either between these different asteroids or with other marine invertebrates (see Walker, 1987). Tenacity has been considered in only one study (Paine, 1926) where the mean adhesive force using single podia of the asteroid A. vulgaris was 17·2 g (0·17 N), giving, when divided by a mean measurement of the surface area of the podial discs, a tenacity of 1·25×105 N m2.

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Leclerc. "INNATE AND ADAPTATIVE IMMUNITY IN THE SEA-STAR ASTERIAS RUBENS." American Journal of Immunology 8, no. 3 (March 1, 2012): 78–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/ajisp.2012.78.83.

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ANTEUNIS, A., M. LECLERC, M. VIAL, C. BRILLOUET, G. LUQUET, R. ROBINEAUX, and R. BINAGHI. "Immunocompetent cells in the starfish Asterias rubens. An ultrastructural study." Cell Biology International Reports 9, no. 7 (July 1985): 663–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0309-1651(85)90059-1.

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Veares, Martin P., L. John Goad, and John W. ApSimon. "Thornasterol A sulphate, a constituent of the starfish Asterias rubens." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Comparative Biochemistry 90, no. 1 (January 1988): 25–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0305-0491(88)90032-6.

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Muralikrishna, Gudipati, Gerd Reuter, Jasna Peter-Katalinić, Heinz Egge, Franz-Georg Hanisch, Hans-Christian Siebert, and Roland Schauer. "Identification of a new ganglioside from the starfish Asterias rubens." Carbohydrate Research 236 (December 1992): 321–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0008-6215(92)85025-u.

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Kudryavtsev, I. V., I. S. D?yachkov, A. A. Kazakov, D. P. Kanaikin, A. D. Kharazova, and A. V. Polevshchikov. "Humoral responses of congenital immunity in the starfish Asterias rubens." Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology 41, no. 1 (January 2005): 26–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10893-005-0031-5.

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Kudryavtsev, I. V., I. S. D’yachkov, A. A. Kazakov, D. P. Kanaikin, A. D. Kharazova, and A. V. Polevshchikov. "Cellular Responses of Congenital Immunity in the Starfish Asterias rubens." Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology 41, no. 2 (March 2005): 134–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10893-005-0046-y.

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Broertjes, J. J. S., P. de Waard, J. P. Kamerling, and P. A. Voogt. "Some Characteristics of the Non-Protein Moiety of Vitellogenic Substances in the Starfish, Asterias Rubens (L.)." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 65, no. 1 (February 1985): 79–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315400060811.

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In previous papers (Broertjes, de Waard & Voogt, 1984a, b) we reported on the presence of vitellogenic substances in the starfish Asterias rubens and described their separation into three fractions, called 2, 3 and 4, which were isolated and purified. The interrelationship between these fractions was discussed and evidence was given that fractions 3 and 4 may be derived from fraction 2.

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Agüera, Antonio, Tim Schellekens, Jeroen M. Jansen, and Aad C. Smaal. "Effects of osmotic stress on predation behaviour of Asterias rubens L." Journal of Sea Research 99 (May 2015): 9–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.seares.2015.01.003.

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Coteur, Geoffroy, Michel Warnau, Michel Jangoux, and Philippe Dubois. "Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production by amoebocytes of Asterias rubens (Echinodermata)." Fish & Shellfish Immunology 12, no. 3 (March 2002): 187–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1006/fsim.2001.0366.

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Shabelnikov, Sergey V., Danila E. Bobkov, Natalia S. Sharlaimova, and Olga A. Petukhova. "Injury affects coelomic fluid proteome of the common starfish, Asterias rubens." Journal of Experimental Biology 222, no. 6 (March 15, 2019): jeb198556. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.198556.

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Shulgina, G. I. "Learning of inhibition of behavior in the sea star Asterias rubens." Journal of Evolutionary Biochemistry and Physiology 42, no. 2 (March 2006): 161–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s0022093006020074.

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Leclerc, Michel, Sam Dupont, Olga Ortega-Martinez, Bodil Hernroth, Nicolas Krezdorn, and Björn Rotter. "Evidence of Kappa genes in the sea-star Asterias rubens (Echinoderma)." Immunology Letters 138, no. 2 (August 2011): 197–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.imlet.2011.01.016.

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Elphick, M. R., S. J. Newman, and M. C. Thorndyke. "Distribution and action of SALMFamide neuropeptides in the starfish Asterias rubens." Journal of Experimental Biology 198, no. 12 (December 1, 1995): 2519–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.198.12.2519.

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The SALMFamides S1 and S2 are two structurally related neuropeptides that are present in starfish, and which share the C-terminal amino acid sequence SXLXFamide, where X is variable. To establish the distribution of S1 and S2 in starfish, we have raised antisera that recognise specifically the C-terminal pentapeptide sequence of either S1 or S2. Here we describe the production and characterisation of an S2-specific antiserum designated CLII. This antiserum, together with an S1-specific antiserum (BLII), has been used in a radioimmunoassay to measure S1 and S2 levels in extracts of body parts from the starfish Asterias rubens. High concentrations (250-400 pmol g-1) of both peptides were detected in the radial nerve cords of the nervous system and lower concentrations were detected in other body parts, including neuromuscular organs such as the tube feet, apical muscle and cardiac stomach. We have examined the pharmacological effects of S1 and S2 on the contractility of these three preparations. Neither S1 nor S2 influenced the tone of tube foot and apical muscle preparations but S2 caused relaxation of cardiac stomach preparations, antagonising the contracting action of acetylcholine.

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Leclerc, Michel. "Asterias rubens (Echinoderm): Evidence of Lymphocytes, Lymphokines and Invertebrate Primitive antibody." International Journal of Research Studies in Medical and Health Sciences 5, no. 2 (2020): 29–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.22259/ijrsmhs.0502005.

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Ramsay, Kirsten, John R. Turner, Samantha J. Vize, and Christopher A. Richardson. "A link between predator density and arm loss in the starfish Marthasterias glacialis and Asterias rubens." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 80, no. 3 (June 2000): 565–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315400002356.

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Arm loss in two species of starfish Marthasterias glacialis and Asterias rubens (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) was recorded at eight sites in Lough Hyne, south-west Ireland. There was a significant positive correlation between the density of predators (Luidia ciliaris (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) and Cancer pagurus (Crustacea: Brachyura)) and arm loss in both species of starfish. The results suggest that predators may be responsible for a significant proportion of observed arm loss in these two species of starfish in Lough Hyne.

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Fedyunin, V. A., A. A. Poromov, and A. V. Smurov. "INFLUENCE OF METALS ON SURVIVAL AND LIFE ACTIVITY OF STARFISHES ASTERIAS RUBENS." Toxicological Review, no. 4 (August 28, 2018): 29–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.36946/0869-7922-2018-4-29-34.

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The effect of metals chlorides (cobalt, manganese, iron, lead, cadmium and copper) at wide range of concentrations on various aspects of the life of starfishes Asterias rubens has been studied. The experiments included a survival and behavioral responses (righting time) evaluation of starfishes during the seven-day exposure. Copper is the most toxic of the studied metals (half-lethal concentration LC50 = 0,062±0,01 mg/L, 96 hours of exposure), then toxicity decrease in the following order: lead (LC50 = 1,99±0,08 mg/L), cadmium (LC50 = 1,6±0,1 mg/L), cobalt (LC50 = 57,7±2,1 mg/L), manganese (LC50= 79,7±4,3 mg/L). Iron at studied concentrations did not influence the starfish’s survival. Copper, lead and cadmium led to a significant increase of the righting time after 96 hours of exposure. The toxic effects of these metals, except for copper, were revealed at higher concentration then Russian norms for surface waters.

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Temara, A., Q. A. Nguyen, A. N. Hogarth, M. Warnau, M. Jangoux, and P. Dubois. "High sensitivity of skeletogenesis to Pb in the asteroid Asterias rubens (Echinodermata)." Aquatic Toxicology 40, no. 1 (November 1997): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0166-445x(97)00042-8.

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Pinsino, Annalisa, Michael C. Thorndyke, and Valeria Matranga. "Coelomocytes and post-traumatic response in the common sea star Asterias rubens." Cell Stress & Chaperones 12, no. 4 (2007): 331. http://dx.doi.org/10.1379/csc-288.1.

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Bachali, Sana, Xavier Bailly, Jacqueline Jolles, Pierre Jolles, and Jean S. Deutsch. "The lysozyme of the starfish Asterias rubens. A paradigmatic type i lysozyme." European Journal of Biochemistry 271, no. 2 (January 2004): 237–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1046/j.1432-1033.2003.03915.x.

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Olsen, Trine Bottos, Frederik Ekholm Gaardsted Christensen, Kim Lundgreen, Paul H. Dunn, and Daniel A. Levitis. "Coelomic Transport and Clearance of Durable Foreign Bodies by Starfish (Asterias rubens)." Biological Bulletin 228, no. 2 (April 2015): 156–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/bblv228n2p156.

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Schwertmann, Lena, Oliver Focke, and Jan‐Henning Dirks. "Morphology, shape variation and movement of skeletal elements in starfish ( Asterias rubens)." Journal of Anatomy 234, no. 5 (March 12, 2019): 656–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joa.12964.

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Voogt, P. A., P. J. den Besten, and M. Jansen. "Steroid metabolism in relation to the reproductive cycle in Asterias rubens L." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Comparative Biochemistry 99, no. 1 (January 1991): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0305-0491(91)90010-b.

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Temara, A., M. Warnau, G. Ledent, M. Jangoux, and Ph Dubois. "Allometric Variations in Heavy Metal Bioconcentration in the Asteroid Asterias rubens (Echinodermata)." Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 56, no. 1 (January 1996): 98–105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001289900015.

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OWESON, C., H. SKOLD, A. PINSINO, V. MATRANGA, and B. HERNROTH. "Manganese effects on haematopoietic cells and circulating coelomocytes of Asterias rubens (Linnaeus)." Aquatic Toxicology 89, no. 2 (August 29, 2008): 75–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2008.05.016.

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den Besten, P. J., H. J. Herwig, D. I. Zandee, and P. A. Voogt. "Cadmium accumulation and metallothionein-like proteins in the Sea star Asterias rubens." Marine Environmental Research 28, no. 1-4 (January 1989): 163–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0141-1136(89)90217-1.

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Ajith Kumar, Aravindakshan, and Nadimpalli Siva Kumar. "Biochemical Characterization of a Lysosomal α-Mannosidase from the Starfish Asterias rubens." Protein Journal 37, no. 4 (June 7, 2018): 361–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10930-018-9778-6.

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Zhang, Ya, Luis Alfonso Yañez Guerra, Michaela Egertová, Cleidiane G. Zampronio, Alexandra M. Jones, and Maurice R. Elphick. "Molecular and functional characterization of somatostatin-type signalling in a deuterostome invertebrate." Open Biology 10, no. 9 (September 2020): 200172. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsob.200172.

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Somatostatin (SS) and allatostatin-C (ASTC) are structurally and evolutionarily related neuropeptides that act as inhibitory regulators of physiological processes in mammals and insects, respectively. Here, we report the first molecular and functional characterization of SS/ASTC-type signalling in a deuterostome invertebrate—the starfish Asterias rubens (phylum Echinodermata). Two SS/ASTC-type precursors were identified in A. rubens (ArSSP1 and ArSSP2) and the structures of neuropeptides derived from these proteins (ArSS1 and ArSS2) were analysed using mass spectrometry. Pharmacological characterization of three cloned A. rubens SS/ASTC-type receptors (ArSSR1–3) revealed that ArSS2, but not ArSS1, acts as a ligand for all three receptors. Analysis of ArSS2 expression in A. rubens using mRNA in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry revealed stained cells/fibres in the central nervous system, the digestive system (e.g. cardiac stomach) and the body wall and its appendages (e.g. tube feet). Furthermore, in vitro pharmacological tests revealed that ArSS2 causes dose-dependent relaxation of tube foot and cardiac stomach preparations, while injection of ArSS2 in vivo causes partial eversion of the cardiac stomach. Our findings provide new insights into the molecular evolution of SS/ASTC-type signalling in the animal kingdom and reveal an ancient role of SS-type neuropeptides as inhibitory regulators of muscle contractility.

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Moss, Claire, Robert D. Burke, and Michael C. Thorndyke. "Immunocytochemical localization of the neuropeptide S1 and serotonin in larvae of the starfish Pisaster ochraceus and Asterias rubens." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 74, no. 1 (February 1994): 61–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315400035669.

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Studies of the larval nervous system of two species of starfish were carried out using antisera to a recently isolated native echinoderm neuropeptide, GFNSALMFamide (S1), and to serotonin. S1-like immunoreactivity was found in the larvae of the asteroids Pisaster ochraceus and Asterias rubens (Echinodermata: Asteroidea), originating in the apical region and becoming concentrated as two groups of cells in the dorsal ciliary band, the preoral transverse and adoral ciliary bands in larvae up to the early brachiolarian stage (five weeks). The pattern of serotonin immunoreactivity, although appearing earlier in the apical nerve plexus, is very similar to that of the peptide, with paired groups of immuno- reactivity apparent in the dorsal ciliary band. This evidence, together with other recent studies, indicates that this neuropeptide is present in both the larval and adult nervous system, despite the complete reformation of the system at metamorphosis. The close localization of SI with serotonin may also suggest a possible function for the peptide in larval and adult nervous systems.

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Davenport, J., and P. G. Moore. "Behavioural responses of the netted dogwhelk Nassarius reticulatus to olfactory signals derived from conspecific and nonconspecific carrion." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 82, no. 6 (November 21, 2002): 967–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s002531540200646x.

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Netted dogwhelks Nassarius reticulatus were offered standardized olfactory signals derived from flesh of: cod (Gadus morhua), starfish (Asterias rubens), shore crabs (Carcinus maenas), mussels (Mytilus edulis), periwinkles (Littorina littorea), dog whelks (Nucella lapillus) and netted dogwhelks. Nassarius reticulatus responded positively to all signals except the conspecific one. Positive responses to extracts were in the order (strongest to weakest): Gadus, Carcinus, Nucella, Mytilus, Asterias, Littorina. Starved Nassarius reticulatus buried in sand emerged rapidly to feed on crushed C. maenas, but remained buried when offered crushed conspecifics. These data confirmed the hypothesis that N. reticulatus would not respond positively to the smell of conspecific carrion, to avoid emerging from the substratum while neighbours were being predated. However, a second hypothesis, that strength of response to olfactory signal was proportional to taxonomic distance between N. reticulatus and the source of carrion was not supported by the data.

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Joly-Turquin, Guillemette, Philippe Dubois, Sandra Leyzour, Philippe Pernet, Fjo De Ridder, Rik Pintelon, and Monique Guillou. "Contrasting relationships between pyloric caecum and gonad growth in the starfish Asterias rubens: combined field and experimental approaches." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 93, no. 4 (March 30, 2012): 1073–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315412000124.

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The common starfish, Asterias rubens, occurs in fluctuating environments in the North Atlantic. To better understand energy allocation dynamics, we recorded gonad, body wall, and pyloric caeca (storage organ) indices between 2000 and 2004 from three different habitats. We applied a Fourier transform to the data to evaluate and compare the seasonal variation in these indices. Specific effects of emersion and salinity variation were examined in two laboratory studies. Differences in energy allocation were found between sites and temporally within sites. Food availability appeared to be the most important factor controlling allocation dynamics while fluctuating salinity and/or emersion had a significant but smaller impact. Only severe food shortage reduced reproductive investment indicating a preferential energy allocation to gonads. This study is the first to encompass a broad range of populations over several reproduction cycles and emphasizes the ability of A. rubens to adapt to a fluctuating environment.

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Leclerc, Michel. "Evidence of Fab Fragment gene in an Invertebrate : the sea star Asterias rubens." International Journal of Biotechnology and Bioengineering 2, no. 1 (2016): 52–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.25141/2475-3432-2016-1.0052.

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Leclerc. "CELL-MEDIATED IMMUNE RESPONSES IN THE SEA-STAR ASTERIAS RUBENS (ECHINODERM)." American Journal of Immunology 8, no. 4 (April 1, 2012): 191–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/ajisp.2012.191.195.

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Leclerc, Michel, and Patricia Otten. "EVIDENCE OF INTERLEUKIN GENES IN THE SEA-STAR: ASTERIAS RUBENS (ECHINODERMA)." American Journal of Immunology 9, no. 2 (February 1, 2013): 65–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.3844/ajisp.2013.65.67.

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Haug, Tor, Anita K. Kjuul, Olaf B. Styrvold, Erling Sandsdalen, Ørjan M. Olsen, and Klara Stensvåg. "Antibacterial activity in Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis (Echinoidea), Cucumaria frondosa (Holothuroidea), and Asterias rubens (Asteroidea)." Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 81, no. 2 (October 2002): 94–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0022-2011(02)00153-2.

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Thorpe, J. P., and E. L. Spencer. "A mass stranding of the asteroid Asterias rubens on the Isle of Man." Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 80, no. 4 (August 2000): 749–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0025315499002659.

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Over the period 1—4 April 1999 a large number of dead asteroids were washed ashore at the northern end of the Isle of Man. The area is commonly used for public recreation and the stranding prompted numerous alarmed telephone calls to various bodies. Initially, disease or pollution were suspected, but a more detailed examination of the circumstances indicated that the mass stranding was probably a result of tides and weather conditions. The stranding occurred on the east coast of the Isle of Man from about 100 m to the south of the Point of Ayre, which is the northernmost point of the Isle of Man, and extended southwards for ≈600 m. This is a highly exposed shore with a strong tidal flow, subtidally it is shallow, with coarse gravel and exposed bedrock, and extensive mussel (Mytilus edulis) beds, which may be expected to attract large numbers of predatory starfish.

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Gollub, Marcus, Roland Schauer, and Lee Shaw. "Cytidine monophosphate-N-acetylneuraminate hydroxylase in the starfish Asterias rubens and other echinoderms." Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 120, no. 3 (July 1998): 605–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0305-0491(98)10058-5.

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Coteur, G. "Environmental factors influencing the immune responses of the common European starfish (Asterias rubens)." Fish & Shellfish Immunology 16, no. 1 (January 2004): 51–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s1050-4648(03)00030-5.

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Ezhova, O. V., E. A. Lavrova, and V. V. Malakhov. "Microscopic anatomy of the axial complex in the starfish Asterias rubens (Echinodermata, Asteroidea)." Biology Bulletin 40, no. 8 (November 13, 2013): 643–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s1062359013080049.

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