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A subset of conserved phagocytic genes are likely used for the intracellular theft of cnidarian stinging organelles in nudibranch gastropods

2 months ago | biorxiv.org | Jessica A. Goodheart |Rose A Fiorenza |Robin A Rio |Rebecca Lopez-Anido

AbstractBackground: Phagocytosis is a universal physiological process in eukaryotes with many important biological functions. In nudibranch gastropods, a novel form of phagocytosis called nematocyst sequestration is specialized for the uptake of venomous stinging organelles stolen from their cnidarian prey. This process is highly selective.

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