Evolutionary BiologybioRxiv
Functional analysis in a model sea anemone reveals phylogenetic complexity and a role in cnidocyte discharge of DEG/ENaC ion channels
J. M. Aguilar-Camacho, K. Foreman, R. Aharoni…·Y. Moran
The paper identifies a proton-sensitive DEG/ENaC ion channel in sea anemones that facilitates cnidocyte discharge, highlighting its evolutionary versatility and ancient function.
DOI 10.1038/s42003-022-04399-1