Publications by authors named "Naushaba Tariq"
J Biol Chem
December 2004
Article Synopsis
- The nematocyst is an organelle in cnidarians that plays a critical role in defense and prey capture.
- Minicollagens and the glycoprotein NOWA are key components of the nematocyst capsule, which can withstand high osmotic pressure.
- Research shows that NOWA can form macromolecular particles similar to the native structure of the nematocyst wall, indicating a complex assembly of proteins in this unique structure.
