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Competition for space among sessile marine invertebrates: changes in HSP70 expression in two Pacific cnidarians.
Rossi, S; Snyder, M J.
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  • Rossi S; University of California, Davis, and Bodega Marine Laboratory, P.O. Box 247, Bodega Bay, California 94923, USA. mjsnyder@ucdavis.edu
Biol Bull ; 201(3): 385-93, 2001 Dec.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11751250
The role of stress proteins-either constitutive (HSC) or inducible (HSP)-of the HSP70 family in intra- and interspecific competition for space was examined in two sessile Pacific cnidarians. Anthopleura elegantissima, an intertidal anemone, and Corynactis californica, a subtidal corallimorpharian, express HSP70 in the absence of apparent physical stress. HSP70 protein expression is concentrated in the tentacles of A. elegantissima when the animal is exposed to contact with other benthic organisms. Under the same conditions, however, HSP concentrations are similar in the body and tentacles of C. californica. When two different clones of A. elegantissima interact in the field, the outside polyps (warriors) express more HSP70 than the inside ones (2.4 versus 0.6 ng HSP70/microg Protein). When different C. californica clones interact, HSP70 expression in the outside and inside polyps is similar (1.5 versus 1.8 ng HSP70/microg P) and is fairly constant in the corallimorpharian in the different interspecific encounters. HSP70 expression is related to the different kinds of aggression encountered by both cnidarians. HSP70 expression may be involved in the recovery of tissues damaged by the allelochemical, cytotoxical, or corrosive substances produced by different enemies. C. californica clones appear prepared for war, as evidenced by the high constant expression of HSP70 in the polyps. A. elegantissima exhibits differential HSP70 expression depending on the identity of each neighboring intra- or interspecific sessile competitor. We propose that stress proteins can be used to quantify space competition or aggression among sessile marine invertebrates.
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sea Anemones / HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: En Journal: Biol Bull Year: 2001 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: United States
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Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sea Anemones / HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: En Journal: Biol Bull Year: 2001 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Country of publication: United States