First Report of OvoA Gene in Marine Arthropods: A New Candidate Stress Biomarker in Copepods

Ovothiol is one of the most powerful antioxidants acting in marine organisms as a defense against oxidative stress during development and in response to environmental cues. The gene involved in the ovothiol biosynthesis, OvoA, is found in almost all metazoans, but open questions existed on its prese...

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Main Authors: Vittoria Roncalli, Chiara Lauritano, Ylenia Carotenuto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/19/11/647