Latest african clawed frog research
Newest papers on Xenopus laevis in the HerpAtlas research library, updated automatically.
- Eco-Friendly Piezoelectric Coatings with Active Fouling Repulsion and Controlled Antifouling-Agent Release for Marine Biofouling Management.
Tian Z, Chen Z, Zhong Y et al. · ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2026-09
- An interspecies correlation estimation (ICE) model to predict acute toxicity of organic chemicals to the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) using rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) data.
Weltje L, Savaliya D · Ecotoxicology (London, England) · 2026-09
- Reconstitution of lamin assembly on nuclear pore complex-containing membranes.
Pedersen RTA, Zhuang Y, Reyes AV et al. · Journal of cell science · 2026-09
- Structural and functional characterization of aquaporin 4 from the freshwater gastropod Pomacea canaliculata under temperature stress.
Wei R, Lu MX, Chang YW et al. · Molecular biology reports · 2026-09
- The XenCart Protocol: A method for Alcian blue labeling and quantitative analysis of craniofacial cartilage in Xenopus.
Aziz U, Bhandari L, Lizama C et al. · Journal of anatomy · 2026-09 · open access
- A Young ahsg/fetuin-a Inactive Retrocopy Reflects Recent Retrotransposon Activity in the Xenopus laevis Lineage.
Mundaca M, Cumilaf L, Rojas J et al. · Evolution & development · 2026-09
- Phosphorescence lifetime microscopy and contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging revealed strong left-to-right intraventricular shunt in anesthetized Xenopus laevis.
Hashimoto K, Ohira M, Kimoto M et al. · The journal of physiological sciences : JPS · 2026-08 · open access
Amphibians exhibit intracardiac shunting, by which oxygen from multiple respiratory surfaces is variably distributed between systemic and pulmonary circulations. Although shunting has been extensively studied in terrestrial species that rely heavily on pulmonary respiration, much less is known…
- FANCJ and RTEL1 facilitate pre-replication complex disassembly following replisome collision.
Cameron G, Negi S, Sato K et al. · Cell reports · 2026-08 · open access
At the onset of eukaryotic DNA replication, double hexamers of MCM2-7 are assembled into inactive pre-replication complexes (pre-RCs) at replication origins. An excess of pre-RCs is loaded onto DNA, but only a fraction becomes activated to form CMG helicases when origins fire. The replisome, built…
- An open-hardware platform for conservation of amphibian genetic resources based on gelatin capsules.
Rodrigues de Freitas T, Streit DP Jr, Harmon E et al. · iScience · 2026-08 · open access
Amphibian biodiversity is declining worldwide, and accessible cryopreservation tools are needed to support germplasm repositories, especially in low-resource settings. We developed a platform that integrates 3D-printed open-hardware components with gelatin capsules as containers for amphibian sperm…
- Reduced Food Availability Amplifies Behavioral Depression and Impairs Locomotor Performance After Immune Challenge in Xenopus laevis.
Oliveira TG, Araspin L, Olarte LCC et al. · Journal of experimental zoology. Part A, Ecological and integrative physiology · 2026-08 · open access
Mounting an immune response and locomotor activity are energetically costly processes that can generate trade-offs affecting energy allocation, muscle performance, and activity patterns. The balance between these demands can be modulated by factors such as food availability and ecological…
- Beyond defense: GTR-mediated uptake of glucosinolates drives growth and structural reprogramming in broccoli seedlings.
Albaladejo-Marico L, Kanstrup C, Crocoll C et al. · Plant physiology · 2026-08 · open access
Exogenous application of glucosinolates (GSLs) has previously been reported to act as a biostimulant, enhancing crop resilience and growth. However, the molecular mechanisms governing their uptake and metabolic integration remain unknown. In this study, we investigated the role of glucosinolate…
- ELAVL1 and ELAVL4 Are Required for Musashi-Dependent Translational Activation.
Bronson K, Reddick MM, Macnicol KB et al. · Biomolecules · 2026-07 · open access
The RNA-binding proteins Musashi1 and Musashi2 (MSI1 and MSI2) regulate stem cell function and tissue plasticity by modulating mRNA translation. While typically known as translational repressors, the MSI1 and MSI2 proteins can also act as context-dependent activators of mRNA translation, although…
- Deletion of the Wnt regulator Znrf3 alters bone geometry without inducing high bone mass.
Diegel CR, Michalski MN, Wiartalla GF et al. · Bone · 2026-07
- Rare missense variants in MYO7A and OTOP2 genes in a South Korean Meniere's disease cohort.
Pham MT, Cruz-Granados P, Nadar-Ponniah PT et al. · Journal of medical genetics · 2026-07
- Otolithic organs and vibratory sensitivity in frogs: do saccular otoconial volumes vary according to lifestyle?
Mason MJ, Goutte S, Seal PJ et al. · Journal of comparative physiology. A, Neuroethology, sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology · 2026-07 · open access
Of the three otolithic organs found in frogs, the sacculus is known to possess acute sensitivity to seismic vibrations. Simple models of otolith function suggest that increasing size of an otolith should improve vibratory sensitivity. In the first part of this paper, we provide a short review of…
- Long-term eradication of the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis from a large Xenopus laevis husbandry.
Teichmann U, Kimmina S · Laboratory animals · 2026-07 · open access
The chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (BD) poses a serious threat to amphibian species worldwide. BD infects keratinocytes of the skin and interferes with their physiological barrier function. The African clawed frog Xenopus laevis is a species with low susceptibility to BD.…
- Short communication: Differential effect of Bisphenol S, on stress and proteasome markers, during early development of Xenopus laevis tadpoles.
Douchez P, Lemoine C, Takeda-Uchimura Y et al. · Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Toxicology & pharmacology : CBP · 2026-07
- Effluents from a Mexican reservoir: A toxicity mosaic inducing teratogenesis and neurobehavioral effects in Xenopuslaevis.
Díaz-Camal N, Islas-Flores H, Cardoso-Vera JD et al. · Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987) · 2026-07
- Ocular Findings in A Captive Population of African Clawed Frogs (Xenopus laevis) and Tiger Salamanders (Ambystoma tigrinum).
Hall SM, Liu CC, Nevarez J et al. · Veterinary ophthalmology · 2026-07
- Electro-Mechanical Uncoupling of K V 7.1 Voltage Sensor and Pore by 1,4-Benzodiazepines Is Modulated by Decoration of Position 1.
Roßner F, Jepps T, Bentzen BH et al. · Archiv der Pharmazie · 2026-07 · open access
The voltage-gated potassium channel K V 7.1 (KCNQ1) is essential for cardiac repolarization. Loss-of-function mutations prolong the action potential and cause long QT syndrome 1, predisposing to malignant arrhythmias. Pharmacological activators of K V 7.1 are therefore of therapeutic interest.…
- Unilateral Gonadectomy in Adult Male Xenopus laevis.
Adjartey R, Ryerson G, Jones K et al. · Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE · 2026-06
- BMP/Ventx1.1 axis modulates the multiciliogenesis in the early Xenopus epidermis.
Kaushik N, Rehman ZU, Park S et al. · Genes & genomics · 2026-06
- Acute toxicity of selenium nanoparticles to Daphnia magna, Danio rerio and Xenopus laevis.
Galhano V, Pinto RJB, Loureiro A et al. · Chemosphere · 2026-06 · open access
Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are increasingly used in aquaculture and related sectors, raising concerns about their release and potential impact on aquatic organisms, especially during early life stages. This study assessed the acute toxicity of chemically synthesized surfactant-stabilized,…
- The combined toxic effects of long-term exposure to environmentally relevant concentrations of imidacloprid and chromium on Xenopus laevis tadpoles: Growth, oxidative stress, and molecular mechanisms.
Bai S, Chen L, Wan S et al. · Ecotoxicology and environmental safety · 2026-06 · open access
Imidacloprid (IMI) and chromium (Cr), as widely co-occurring pesticide and heavy metal pollutants in freshwater ecosystems, pose potential threats to non-target aquatic organisms. Despite their frequent detection in the environment, systematic investigations into their combined toxicity mechanisms…
- Monitoring infestation levels using an AI-based Chironomid quantification tool (CQT) in a laboratory Xenopus laevis facility.
Schwarzbach M, Popper B · BMC research notes · 2026-06 · open access
Objective Insect infestations in laboratory animal facilities represent a potential risk to animal welfare, staff hygiene, and experimental integrity. In this study, we developed and applied a custom AI-assisted image analysis workflow, the Chironomid Quantification Tool (CQT-AI), to detect and…
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