title: Comparative analysis of structural properties of Portunid Crab Hemocyanin.
abstract: In order to explore the hemocyanin adaptative potential and evolutive dynamics, we have analyzed the structural properties of this oxygen-carrier protein, in some species of portunid Crabs, (Brachyura, Portunida). We have compared the intra- and interspecific subunits patterns, in native and denaturant conditions, to estimate the phenetic relationships and the different stabilities of the protein.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, University of Padua, Via Ugo Bassi 58/B, 35131 Padua, Italy.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Giomi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Raicevich
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Di Muro
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Pranovi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beltramini
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003386:Brachyura / Q000737:chemistry*; D004591:Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel; D006433:Hemocyanins / Q000737:chemistry*; D021122:Protein Subunits
chemical_list: D021122:Protein Subunits; D006433:Hemocyanins