Publications by authors named "Rafael Silva Dos Santos"
Fish Shellfish Immunol
October 2019
Article Synopsis
- Stingray skin secretions are important for understanding human envenomation, as they can lead to inflammation and necrosis due to their toxic effects, which are linked to their biochemical makeup.
- The mucus secreted by stingrays plays critical roles in swimming, nutrition, and immunity, and the stingray epidermis is primarily made up of mucus secretory cells with widespread glands throughout the body.
- Recent studies have developed a non-invasive method to analyze the mucus composition of the Hypanus americanus stingray, revealing key immune-related proteins, induction of inflammatory responses in mice, and antimicrobial properties against certain pathogens.
