Publications by authors named "Gwyneth E Halstead-Nussloch"
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A
July 2010
Article Synopsis
- Chemical signaling is crucial in predator-prey dynamics, particularly in marine ecosystems where sponges use aversive compounds for protection against being eaten.
- Researchers identified a new fish chemoreceptor called RL-TGR that detects triterpene glycosides, compounds released by sponges.
- The study found that RL-TGR interacts with and modifies the activity of another receptor, beta(2)AR, suggesting a sophisticated mechanism by which predatory fish can sense and respond to chemical signals in their environment.
