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Gonadotropic activity of a second relaxin-type peptide in starfish., Mita M, Feng Y, Piñon-Gonzalez VM, Elphick MR, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. November 1, 2023; 343 114369.
Localization of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide expression in starfish reveals the gonoducts as a source for its role as a regulator of spawning., Feng Y, Piñon Gonzalez VM, Lin M, Egertová M, Mita M, Elphick MR., J Comp Neurol. September 1, 2023; 531 (13): 1299-1316.
Relaxin-like Gonad-Stimulating Peptides in Asteroidea., Mita M., Biomolecules. April 30, 2023; 13 (5):
The C-terminally amidated relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Astropecten scoparius., Katayama H, Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. April 1, 2023; 334 114226.
A Relaxin-Like Gonad-Stimulating Peptide Appears in the Early Development of the Starfish Patiria pectinifera., Mita M, Katayama H, Yamamoto K, Shibata Y, Kiyomoto M., Zoolog Sci. February 1, 2023; 40 (1): 7-12.
Characterization and localization of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster cf. solaris., Mita M, Osugi T, Kawada T, Satake H, Katayama H, Kitamura T, Miura T, Miura C., Gen Comp Endocrinol. November 1, 2022; 328 114107.
A specific and sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for measurement of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Asterias rubens., Mita M, Elphick MR, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. September 1, 2021; 310 113831.
A relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide identified from the starfish Astropecten scoparius., Mita M, Osugi T, Matsubara S, Kawada T, Satake H, Katayama H., Mol Reprod Dev. January 1, 2021; 88 (1): 34-42.
Mechanism of gamete shedding in starfish: Involvement of acetylcholine in extracellular Ca2+-dependent contraction of gonadal walls., Mita M, Osugi T, Takahashi T, Watanabe T, Satake H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 1, 2020; 290 113401.
Effect of chimeric relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptides on oocyte maturation and ovulation in the starfish Asterias rubens and Aphelasterias japonica., Mita M, Elphick MR, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. February 1, 2020; 287 113351.
A novel G protein-coupled receptor for starfish gonadotropic hormone, relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide., Mita M, Matsubara S, Osugi T, Shiraishi A, Wada A, Satake H., PLoS One. January 1, 2020; 15 (11): e0242877.
A novel approach for preparing disulfide-rich peptide-KLH conjugate applicable to the antibody production., Katayama H, Mizuno R, Mita M., Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. October 1, 2019; 83 (10): 1791-1799.
Interaction of starfish gonadotropin with its receptor: Effect of chimeric relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptides., Mita M, Nakamura K, Tsutsui K, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 15, 2019; 276 30-36.
Starfish Gonadotropic Hormone: From Gamete-Shedding Substance to Relaxin-Like Gonad-Stimulating Peptide., Mita M., Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). January 1, 2019; 10 182.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Patiria (Asterina) pectinifera., Mita M, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. March 1, 2018; 258 157-162.
Differences in Small Molecule Neurotransmitter Profiles From the Crown-of-Thorns Seastar Radial Nerve Revealed Between Sexes and Following Food-Deprivation., Smith MK, Bose U, Mita M, Hall MR, Elizur A, Motti CA, Cummins SF., Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). January 1, 2018; 9 551.
Cellular localization of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide expression in Asterias rubens: New insights into neurohormonal control of spawning in starfish., Lin M, Mita M, Egertová M, Zampronio CG, Jones AM, Elphick MR., J Comp Neurol. May 1, 2017; 525 (7): 1599-1617.
Radioimmunoassay of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Patiria (=Asterina) pectinifera., Yamamoto K, Kiyomoto M, Katayama H, Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. March 1, 2017; 243 84-88.
Inhibitory mechanism of l-glutamic acid on spawning of the starfish Patiria (Asterina) pectinifera., Mita M., Mol Reprod Dev. March 1, 2017; 84 (3): 246-256.
A sulfanyl-PEG derivative of relaxin-like peptide utilizable for the conjugation with KLH and the antibody production., Katayama H, Mita M., Bioorg Med Chem. August 15, 2016; 24 (16): 3596-602.
Starfish gonadotropic hormone: Relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptides., Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 1, 2016; 230-231 166-9.
A relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide from the starfish Aphelasterias japonica., Mita M, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. April 1, 2016; 229 56-61.
Nucleotide sequence and expression of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide gene in starfish Asterina pectinifera., Haraguchi S, Ikeda N, Abe M, Tsutsui K, Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. February 1, 2016; 227 115-9.
A new relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide identified in the starfish Asterias amurensis., Mita M, Daiya M, Haraguchi S, Tsutsui K, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. October 1, 2015; 222 144-9.
Involvement of Gαs-proteins in the action of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance on starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Haraguchi S, Watanabe M, Takeshige Y, Yamamoto K, Tsutsui K., Gen Comp Endocrinol. September 1, 2014; 205 80-7.
Contribution of de novo synthesis of Gαs-proteins to 1-methyladenine production in starfish ovarian follicle cells stimulated by relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance., Mita M, Haraguchi S, Uzawa H, Tsutsui K., Biochem Biophys Res Commun. November 1, 2013; 440 (4): 798-801.
Release of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance from starfish radial nerves by lonomycin., Mita M., Zoolog Sci. July 1, 2013; 30 (7): 602-6.
Relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance in an echinoderm, the starfish: a novel relaxin system in reproduction of invertebrates., Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. January 15, 2013; 181 241-5.
Participation of Gs-proteins in the action of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance (GSS) for 1-methyladenine production in starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Nakamura M, Takeshige Y, Watanabe M, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 1, 2012; 176 (3): 432-7.
Interaction of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance with ovarian follicle cells of the starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Nagahama Y., Zoolog Sci. October 1, 2011; 28 (10): 764-9.
Hormonal action of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance (GSS) on starfish ovaries in growing and fully grown states., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Nakamura M, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 15, 2011; 172 (1): 85-9.
A relaxin-like peptide purified from radial nerves induces oocyte maturation and ovulation in the starfish, Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Yoshikuni M, Ohno K, Shibata Y, Paul-Prasanth B, Pitchayawasin S, Isobe M, Nagahama Y., Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. June 9, 2009; 106 (23): 9507-12.
Expression and distribution of gonad-stimulating substance in various organs of the starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Ito C, Kubota E, Nagahama Y, Shibata Y., Ann N Y Acad Sci. April 1, 2009; 1163 472-4.
Preliminary study on the receptor of gonad-stimulating substance (GSS) as a gonadotropin of starfish., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Yoshikuni M, Ohno K, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. January 1, 2007; 153 (1-3): 299-301.
Incapacity of response to disulfide-reducing agent in Triton X-100-treated oocytes of starfish, Asterina pectinifera., Mita M., Ann N Y Acad Sci. April 1, 2005; 1040 413-6.
Inhibitory effect of a SALMFamide neuropeptide on secretion of gonad-stimulating substance from radial nerves in the starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Oka H, Thorndyke MC, Shibata Y, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Zoolog Sci. March 1, 2004; 21 (3): 299-303.
Comparative studies on the energy metabolism in spermatozoa of four closely related species of sea urchins (genus Echinometra) in Okinawa., Mita M, Uehara T, Nakamura M., Zoolog Sci. April 1, 2002; 19 (4): 419-27.
Interaction of N1-substituted adenines with 1-methyladenine receptors of starfish oocytes in induction of maturation., Mita M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y, Maekawa M, Saito M, Saneyoshi M., Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol. October 1, 2001; 130 (3): 427-34.
cDNA cloning of GTH receptor family in starfish ovaries., Hirai T, Oba Y, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y, Mita M., Zygote. January 1, 2000; 8 Suppl 1 S54-5.
Ultrastructural study of endogenous energy substrates in spermatozoa of the four species of the sea urchin, Echinometra mataei., Nakamura M, Uehara T, Mita M., Zygote. January 1, 2000; 8 Suppl 1 S56-7.
1-Methyladenine: a starfish oocyte maturation-inducing substance., Mita M., Zygote. January 1, 2000; 8 Suppl 1 S9-11.
Methyl donor for 1-methyladenine biosynthesis in starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Saneyoshi M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Mol Reprod Dev. September 1, 1999; 54 (1): 63-8.
1-Methyladenine production from ATP by starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Biochim Biophys Acta. June 28, 1999; 1428 (1): 13-20.
Energy metabolism of sea urchin spermatozoa: an approach based on echinoid phylogeny., Mita M, Nakamura M., Zoolog Sci. January 1, 1998; 15 (1): 1-10.
Production of the oocyte maturation-inducing substance of starfish by heat treatment of s-adenosylmethionine., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Saneyoshi M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Zoolog Sci. January 1, 1998; 15 (1): 117-22.
Probable participation of phospholipase A2 reaction in the process of fertilization-induced activation of sea urchin eggs., Kamata Y, Mita M, Fujiwara A, Tojo T, Takano J, Ide A, Yasumasu I., Dev Growth Differ. August 1, 1997; 39 (4): 419-28.
Cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase in ovarian follicle cells of starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Nagahama Y., Comp Biochem Physiol C Pharmacol Toxicol Endocrinol. October 1, 1996; 115 (2): 111-6.
Change in the levels of adenine-related compounds in starfish ovarian follicle cells following treatment with gonad-stimulating substance., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Nagahama Y, Saneyoshi M., Dev Growth Differ. August 1, 1996; 38 (4): 413-418.
Endogenous substrate for energy metabolism and ultrastructural correlates in spermatozoa of the sea urchin Diadema setosum., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Nakamura M., Mol Reprod Dev. January 1, 1995; 40 (1): 103-9.
Effect of Ca2+ -free Seawater Treatment on 1-Methyladenine Production in Starfish Ovarian Follicle Cells: (starfish follicle cells/1-MeAde/GSS/cAMP/Ca2 +-free seawater)., Mita M., Dev Growth Differ. August 1, 1994; 36 (4): 389-395.

Gonadotropic activity of a second relaxin-type peptide in starfish., Mita M, Feng Y, Piñon-Gonzalez VM, Elphick MR, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. November 1, 2023; 343 114369.

Localization of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide expression in starfish reveals the gonoducts as a source for its role as a regulator of spawning., Feng Y, Piñon Gonzalez VM, Lin M, Egertová M, Mita M, Elphick MR., J Comp Neurol. September 1, 2023; 531 (13): 1299-1316.

Relaxin-like Gonad-Stimulating Peptides in Asteroidea., Mita M., Biomolecules. April 30, 2023; 13 (5):

The C-terminally amidated relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Astropecten scoparius., Katayama H, Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. April 1, 2023; 334 114226.

A Relaxin-Like Gonad-Stimulating Peptide Appears in the Early Development of the Starfish Patiria pectinifera., Mita M, Katayama H, Yamamoto K, Shibata Y, Kiyomoto M., Zoolog Sci. February 1, 2023; 40 (1): 7-12.

Characterization and localization of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the crown-of-thorns starfish, Acanthaster cf. solaris., Mita M, Osugi T, Kawada T, Satake H, Katayama H, Kitamura T, Miura T, Miura C., Gen Comp Endocrinol. November 1, 2022; 328 114107.

A specific and sensitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for measurement of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Asterias rubens., Mita M, Elphick MR, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. September 1, 2021; 310 113831.

A relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide identified from the starfish Astropecten scoparius., Mita M, Osugi T, Matsubara S, Kawada T, Satake H, Katayama H., Mol Reprod Dev. January 1, 2021; 88 (1): 34-42.

Mechanism of gamete shedding in starfish: Involvement of acetylcholine in extracellular Ca2+-dependent contraction of gonadal walls., Mita M, Osugi T, Takahashi T, Watanabe T, Satake H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 1, 2020; 290 113401.

Effect of chimeric relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptides on oocyte maturation and ovulation in the starfish Asterias rubens and Aphelasterias japonica., Mita M, Elphick MR, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. February 1, 2020; 287 113351.

A novel G protein-coupled receptor for starfish gonadotropic hormone, relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide., Mita M, Matsubara S, Osugi T, Shiraishi A, Wada A, Satake H., PLoS One. January 1, 2020; 15 (11): e0242877.

A novel approach for preparing disulfide-rich peptide-KLH conjugate applicable to the antibody production., Katayama H, Mizuno R, Mita M., Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. October 1, 2019; 83 (10): 1791-1799.

Interaction of starfish gonadotropin with its receptor: Effect of chimeric relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptides., Mita M, Nakamura K, Tsutsui K, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 15, 2019; 276 30-36.

Starfish Gonadotropic Hormone: From Gamete-Shedding Substance to Relaxin-Like Gonad-Stimulating Peptide., Mita M., Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). January 1, 2019; 10 182.

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Patiria (Asterina) pectinifera., Mita M, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. March 1, 2018; 258 157-162.

Differences in Small Molecule Neurotransmitter Profiles From the Crown-of-Thorns Seastar Radial Nerve Revealed Between Sexes and Following Food-Deprivation., Smith MK, Bose U, Mita M, Hall MR, Elizur A, Motti CA, Cummins SF., Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). January 1, 2018; 9 551.

Cellular localization of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide expression in Asterias rubens: New insights into neurohormonal control of spawning in starfish., Lin M, Mita M, Egertová M, Zampronio CG, Jones AM, Elphick MR., J Comp Neurol. May 1, 2017; 525 (7): 1599-1617.

Radioimmunoassay of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide in the starfish Patiria (=Asterina) pectinifera., Yamamoto K, Kiyomoto M, Katayama H, Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. March 1, 2017; 243 84-88.

Inhibitory mechanism of l-glutamic acid on spawning of the starfish Patiria (Asterina) pectinifera., Mita M., Mol Reprod Dev. March 1, 2017; 84 (3): 246-256.

A sulfanyl-PEG derivative of relaxin-like peptide utilizable for the conjugation with KLH and the antibody production., Katayama H, Mita M., Bioorg Med Chem. August 15, 2016; 24 (16): 3596-602.

Starfish gonadotropic hormone: Relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptides., Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 1, 2016; 230-231 166-9.

A relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide from the starfish Aphelasterias japonica., Mita M, Katayama H., Gen Comp Endocrinol. April 1, 2016; 229 56-61.

Nucleotide sequence and expression of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide gene in starfish Asterina pectinifera., Haraguchi S, Ikeda N, Abe M, Tsutsui K, Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. February 1, 2016; 227 115-9.

A new relaxin-like gonad-stimulating peptide identified in the starfish Asterias amurensis., Mita M, Daiya M, Haraguchi S, Tsutsui K, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. October 1, 2015; 222 144-9.

Involvement of Gαs-proteins in the action of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance on starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Haraguchi S, Watanabe M, Takeshige Y, Yamamoto K, Tsutsui K., Gen Comp Endocrinol. September 1, 2014; 205 80-7.

Contribution of de novo synthesis of Gαs-proteins to 1-methyladenine production in starfish ovarian follicle cells stimulated by relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance., Mita M, Haraguchi S, Uzawa H, Tsutsui K., Biochem Biophys Res Commun. November 1, 2013; 440 (4): 798-801.

Release of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance from starfish radial nerves by lonomycin., Mita M., Zoolog Sci. July 1, 2013; 30 (7): 602-6.

Relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance in an echinoderm, the starfish: a novel relaxin system in reproduction of invertebrates., Mita M., Gen Comp Endocrinol. January 15, 2013; 181 241-5.

Participation of Gs-proteins in the action of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance (GSS) for 1-methyladenine production in starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Nakamura M, Takeshige Y, Watanabe M, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 1, 2012; 176 (3): 432-7.

Interaction of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance with ovarian follicle cells of the starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Nagahama Y., Zoolog Sci. October 1, 2011; 28 (10): 764-9.

Hormonal action of relaxin-like gonad-stimulating substance (GSS) on starfish ovaries in growing and fully grown states., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Nakamura M, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. May 15, 2011; 172 (1): 85-9.

A relaxin-like peptide purified from radial nerves induces oocyte maturation and ovulation in the starfish, Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Yoshikuni M, Ohno K, Shibata Y, Paul-Prasanth B, Pitchayawasin S, Isobe M, Nagahama Y., Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. June 9, 2009; 106 (23): 9507-12.

Expression and distribution of gonad-stimulating substance in various organs of the starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Ito C, Kubota E, Nagahama Y, Shibata Y., Ann N Y Acad Sci. April 1, 2009; 1163 472-4.

Preliminary study on the receptor of gonad-stimulating substance (GSS) as a gonadotropin of starfish., Mita M, Yamamoto K, Yoshikuni M, Ohno K, Nagahama Y., Gen Comp Endocrinol. January 1, 2007; 153 (1-3): 299-301.

Incapacity of response to disulfide-reducing agent in Triton X-100-treated oocytes of starfish, Asterina pectinifera., Mita M., Ann N Y Acad Sci. April 1, 2005; 1040 413-6.

Inhibitory effect of a SALMFamide neuropeptide on secretion of gonad-stimulating substance from radial nerves in the starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Oka H, Thorndyke MC, Shibata Y, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Zoolog Sci. March 1, 2004; 21 (3): 299-303.

Comparative studies on the energy metabolism in spermatozoa of four closely related species of sea urchins (genus Echinometra) in Okinawa., Mita M, Uehara T, Nakamura M., Zoolog Sci. April 1, 2002; 19 (4): 419-27.

Interaction of N1-substituted adenines with 1-methyladenine receptors of starfish oocytes in induction of maturation., Mita M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y, Maekawa M, Saito M, Saneyoshi M., Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol. October 1, 2001; 130 (3): 427-34.

cDNA cloning of GTH receptor family in starfish ovaries., Hirai T, Oba Y, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y, Mita M., Zygote. January 1, 2000; 8 Suppl 1 S54-5.

Ultrastructural study of endogenous energy substrates in spermatozoa of the four species of the sea urchin, Echinometra mataei., Nakamura M, Uehara T, Mita M., Zygote. January 1, 2000; 8 Suppl 1 S56-7.

1-Methyladenine: a starfish oocyte maturation-inducing substance., Mita M., Zygote. January 1, 2000; 8 Suppl 1 S9-11.

Methyl donor for 1-methyladenine biosynthesis in starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Saneyoshi M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Mol Reprod Dev. September 1, 1999; 54 (1): 63-8.

1-Methyladenine production from ATP by starfish ovarian follicle cells., Mita M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Biochim Biophys Acta. June 28, 1999; 1428 (1): 13-20.

Energy metabolism of sea urchin spermatozoa: an approach based on echinoid phylogeny., Mita M, Nakamura M., Zoolog Sci. January 1, 1998; 15 (1): 1-10.

Production of the oocyte maturation-inducing substance of starfish by heat treatment of s-adenosylmethionine., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Saneyoshi M, Yoshikuni M, Nagahama Y., Zoolog Sci. January 1, 1998; 15 (1): 117-22.

Probable participation of phospholipase A2 reaction in the process of fertilization-induced activation of sea urchin eggs., Kamata Y, Mita M, Fujiwara A, Tojo T, Takano J, Ide A, Yasumasu I., Dev Growth Differ. August 1, 1997; 39 (4): 419-28.

Cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase in ovarian follicle cells of starfish Asterina pectinifera., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Nagahama Y., Comp Biochem Physiol C Pharmacol Toxicol Endocrinol. October 1, 1996; 115 (2): 111-6.

Change in the levels of adenine-related compounds in starfish ovarian follicle cells following treatment with gonad-stimulating substance., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Nagahama Y, Saneyoshi M., Dev Growth Differ. August 1, 1996; 38 (4): 413-418.

Endogenous substrate for energy metabolism and ultrastructural correlates in spermatozoa of the sea urchin Diadema setosum., Mita M, Yasumasu I, Nakamura M., Mol Reprod Dev. January 1, 1995; 40 (1): 103-9.

Effect of Ca2+ -free Seawater Treatment on 1-Methyladenine Production in Starfish Ovarian Follicle Cells: (starfish follicle cells/1-MeAde/GSS/cAMP/Ca2 +-free seawater)., Mita M., Dev Growth Differ. August 1, 1994; 36 (4): 389-395.

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