Finding Aquaporins in Annelids: An Evolutionary Analysis and a Case Study

Finding Aquaporins in Annelids: An Evolutionary Analysis and a Case Study

Aquaporins (AQPs) are a family of membrane channels facilitating diffusion of water and small solutes into and out of cells. Despite their biological relevance in osmoregulation and ubiquitous distribution throughout metazoans, the presence of AQPs in annelids has been poorly investigated. Here, we...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Serena Mucciolo, Andrea Desiderato, Marika Salonna, Tomasz Mamos, Viviane Prodocimo, Maikon Di Domenico, Francesco Mastrototaro, Paulo Lana, Carmela Gissi, Giuseppe Calamita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
annelids
aquaporin
evolution
<i>Alitta succinea</i>
estuarine invertebrate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/12/3562

Internet

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/12/3562

Similar Items