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Physiological functions of FMRFamide‐like peptides (FLPs) in crustaceans
Author(s) -
Mercier A. Joffre,
Friedrich Rainer,
Boldt Maria
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
microscopy research and technique
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.536
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1097-0029
pISSN - 1059-910X
DOI - 10.1002/jemt.10270
Subject(s) - fmrfamide , neuropeptide , biology , crustacean , neuroscience , biochemistry , receptor , zoology
Abstract Neuropeptides play important roles in chemical signalling in the central and peripheral nervous systems. One of the largest families of neuropeptides is that of the FMRFamide‐like peptides (FLPs). This paper reviews what is known about the physiological functions of FLPs in crustaceans, focussing on the cardiovascular, digestive and neuromuscular systems. Microsc. Res. Tech. 60:313–324, 2003. © 2003 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.