Function of eponymous structures in echinoderms: a review

Lawrence, John M.

doi:10.1139/cjz-79-7-1251

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“…An adhesive that functions readily in an aqueous environment would be particularly valuable, especially in medical applications, as the majority of existing adhesives bind to dry surfaces more strongly than the same surfaces when wet. Cuvierian tubules provide a host defence mechanism for certain species of holothurians (Lawrence, 2001;VandenSpiegel & Jangoux, 1987). It has long been known that, on expulsion, the Cuvierian tubules fill with liquid and lengthen, become sticky and rapidly…”

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Biomimetic Materials as Potential Medical Adhesives – Composition and Adhesive Properties of the Material Coating the Cuvierian Tubules Expelled by Holothuria dofleinii

Peng¹,

Glattauer²,

Skewes³

et al. 2011

Biomaterials - Physics and Chemistry

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Biomimetic Materials as Potential Medical Adhesives – Composition and Adhesive Properties of the Material Coating the Cuvierian Tubules Expelled by Holothuria dofleinii

Peng¹,

Glattauer²,

Skewes³

et al. 2011

Biomaterials - Physics and Chemistry

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The Immune Response ofAcanthaster plancito Oxbile Injections and Antibiotic Treatment

Grand

Pratchett

Rivera-Posada

2014

Journal of Marine Biology

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Bile salts have been recently identified as a rapid and effective method for killingA. planci. However the mechanistic basis of this new control method is poorly understood. This study explored the immune response(s) ofA. planciand/or pathogenesis resulting from the injection of bile salts. To account for the possible role of pathogenesis in causing high rates of mortality,A. planciwas treated with antibiotics to minimise the incidence and severity of bacterial infections. No significant difference in the time to death between groups with and without antibiotic treatment was reported, suggesting a limited bacterial effect on the induction of disease and death of injected sea stars. The number of circulating coelomocytes increased significantly after injection confirming the induction of a strong immune response. Five types of circulating cells were identified: (1) phagocytes, (2) small hyaline cells, (3) colourless spherule cells, (4) red spherule cells, and (5) fusiform cells. Histological analysis ofA. plancitissues showed that the mechanism leading to rapid mortality is related to necrosis and/or apoptosis, rather than transmissible disease. Therefore, bile salts are an effective and safe method for killing crown-of-thorns sea starin situ.

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Function of eponymous structures in echinoderms: a review

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Biomimetic Materials as Potential Medical Adhesives – Composition and Adhesive Properties of the Material Coating the Cuvierian Tubules Expelled by Holothuria dofleinii

Biomimetic Materials as Potential Medical Adhesives – Composition and Adhesive Properties of the Material Coating the Cuvierian Tubules Expelled by Holothuria dofleinii

The Immune Response ofAcanthaster plancito Oxbile Injections and Antibiotic Treatment

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