| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10804149 | Biochimie | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Teleost-type angiotensin components were identified in the buccal gland of two lamprey species. ⺠The amount of angiotensin components in the buccal gland is highly correlated to the feeding stimuli. ⺠The teleost-type angiotensin components in lamprey are not produced by angiotensinogen but some other precursor proteins. ⺠The angiotensin components in the buccal gland could be an adaptation for the endocrine mimicry in a blood-feeding life.
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Authors
Marty K.S. Wong, Stacia A. Sower, Yoshio Takei,