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Receptor deorphanization in starfish reveals the evolution of relaxin signaling as a regulator of reproduction. , Feng Y, Escudero Castelán N, Hossain MA, Wu H, Katayama H, Smith SJ, Cummins SF, Mita M , Bathgate RAD, Elphick MR ., BMC Biol. February 25, 2025; 23 (1): 59.
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.