Cnidom analysis combined with an in vitro evaluation of the lytic, cyto- and neurotoxic potential of Cyanea capillata (Cnidaria: Scyphozoa)

The cnidocysts and the lytic, cyto- and neurotoxic potency of a large specimen of Cyanea capillata (L.) with 55 cm umbrella diameter were compared with those of a pooled C. capillata sample (average ø 14 cm) in order to investigate organismal developments at a cellular and biochemical level. Nemat...

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Main Authors: Heike Helmholz, Annika Wiebring, Stephan Lassen, Christiane Ruhnau, Christian Schuett, Andreas Prange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 2012-06-01
Series:Scientia Marina
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Online Access:http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1321