Substantial evidence gathered recently has revealed the multiple functionalities of
hemocyanin. Contrary to previous claims that this ancient protein is involved solely in …

It is now well documented that peptides with enhanced or alternative functionality (termed
cryptides) can be liberated from larger, and sometimes inactive, proteins. A primary example …

The extremely vast biodiversity represented by marine mollusks alongside their widespread
utility as a source of food and their high nutritional value has aroused great interest from the …

Molluscs, comprising one of the most successful phyla, lack clear evidence of adaptive
immunity and yet thrive in the oceans, which are rich in viruses. There are thought to be …

The copper-containing hemocyanins are proteins responsible for the binding, transportation
and storage of dioxygen within the blood (hemolymph) of many invertebrates. Several …

Posttranslational modifications expand the functions of immune-related proteins, especially
during infections. The respiratory glycoprotein, hemocyanin, has been implicated in many …

The collective migration of cells is a complex integrated process that represents a common
theme joining morphogenesis, tissue regeneration, and tumor biology. It is known that a …

Respiratory diseases place an immense burden on global health and there is a compelling
need for the discovery of new compounds for therapeutic development. Here, we identify …

ABSTRACT A marine-derived compound, abalone hemocyanin, from Haliotis rubra was
shown to have a unique mechanism of antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV …

Hemocyanin is an important multifunctional non-specific immune molecule. In this study, we
purified lectin binding and non-lectin binding hemocyanin from Litopenaeus vannamei using …