The hard clam genome reveals massive expansion and diversification of inhibitors of apoptosis in Bivalvia
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DOI: 10.1186/s12915-020-00943-9
Abstract: Background Inhibitors of apoptosis (IAPs) are critical regulators of programmed cell death that are essential for development, oncogenesis, and immune and stress responses. However, available knowledge regarding IAP is largely biased toward humans and model… read more here.
Keywords: hard clam; clam; biology; massive expansion ... See more keywords
Mucochytrium quahogii (=QPX) Is a Commensal, Opportunistic Pathogen of the Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria): Evidence and Implications for QPX Disease Management
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DOI: 10.3390/jof8111128
Abstract: Mucochytrium quahogii, commonly known as QPX (Quahog Parasite Unknown), is the causative agent of QPX disease in hard clams (Mercenaria mercenaria), but poor understanding of the relationship between host and pathogen has hindered effective management.… read more here.
Keywords: clam; hard clam; qpx disease; mucochytrium quahogii ... See more keywords
Microplastics Abundance and Uptake by Meretrix lyrata (Hard Clam) in Mangrove Forest
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DOI: 10.5614/j.eng.technol.sci.2020.52.3.10
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the abundance and distribution of microplastics in a mangrove ecosystem, while investigating its uptake by Meretrix lyrata. Microplastics were extracted from 10 L of mangrove sediment using… read more here.
Keywords: microplastics abundance; meretrix lyrata; hard clam; lyrata hard ... See more keywords