Physiological functions of FMRFamide-like peptides (FLPs) in crustaceans.
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.
Mercier
A Joffre
AJ
Department of Biological Sciences, Brock University, St Catharines, ON L2S 3A1, Canada. amercier@spartan.ac.brocku.ca
Friedrich
Rainer
R
Boldt
Maria
M
D000818:Animals; D003445:Crustacea / Q000502:physiology*; D019835:FMRFamide / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D009479:Neuropeptides / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D014018:Tissue Distribution
D009479:Neuropeptides; D019835:FMRFamide