Aaptos aaptos
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Aaptos aaptos is a species of sea sponge belonging to the family Suberitidae, first described in 1864 by.[1][2]
This particular species is known to contain adrenoceptor-blocking compounds.[3] While it is highly toxic to fish, it is known to be preyed upon by the hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata.[4]
The methanol extract of Aaptos aaptos has been found to reduce the antioxidants in cancer cells, which increases oxidative stress selectively in cells which contributes to their antiproliferative effects.[5]
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- ↑ Schmidt, E.O. (1864) Supplement der Spongien des adriatischen Meeres. Enthaltend die Histiologie und systematische Ergänzungen. Leipzig : Engelmann 48 pp. 4 pls. [33].
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