Theromyzon

In annelids, it has been established that arginine-vasopressin (AVP)/oxytocin (OT) superfamily peptides are involved in the… Expand

At the present time, there is little information on mechanisms of innate immunity in invertebrate groups other than insects… Expand

We purified a new trypsin-chymotrypsin inhibitor, designated tessulin, from the rhynchobdellid leech Theromyzon tessulatum. This… Expand

We report on the biochemical isolation and characterization of a 32 kDa aspartyl protease from the leech Theromyzon tessulatum… Expand

This article reports the evidence and the biochemical properties of an angiotensin-converting (ACE)-like enzyme from head parts… Expand

Angiotensins (angiotensin I, angiotensin II, angiotensin II‐amide) have been isolated in leeches and such peptides are involved… Expand

This paper reports the purification of four peptides related to enkephalins from the brain of the leech Theromyzon tessulatum… Expand

Parasitism by nasal leeches has been reported in a variety of species of waterfowl in North America (Trauger and Bartonek, 1977… Expand

The body water content of Theromyzon tessulatum changes considerably during the life cycle. Water content is low and undergoes… Expand

Two types of neurosecretory cells (α and β) are present in the brain in Hirudo and Theromyzon . The α cells contain secretions… Expand