The marine teleost intestine plays a vital role in whole body salt and water homeostasis. Marine fish must drink seawater in order to rehydrate, and processing of that seawater throughout the gastrointestinal tract allows for the extraction of water from this highly hyperosmotic source. Although the...
Marine teleosts produce CaCO3 in their intestine as part of their osmoregulatory strategy. This study aimed to characterize the proteinaceous matrix associated with these precipitates and compare its constituents to the proteins found in the intestinal fluid.
Marine teleosts produce CaCO3 in their intestine as part of their osmoregulatory strategy. This study aimed to characterize the proteinaceous matrix associated with these precipitates.
