Molecular profiling of sponge deflation reveals an ancient relaxant-inflammatory response
Fabian Ruperti, Isabelle Becher, Anniek Stokkermans, Ling Wang, Nick Marschlich, Clément M. Potel, Emanuel Maus, Frank Stein, Bernhard Drotleff, Klaske J. Schippers, Michael Nickel, Robert Prevedel, Jacob M. Musser, Mikhail M. Savitski, Detlev Arendt
The paper identifies an ancient relaxant-inflammatory response in sponges during deflation, driven by actomyosin relaxation and associated with inflammation-like states.
Current Biology · Jan 1, 2024Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology