Halichondria is 'n genus van sponse uit die klas van die Demospongiae (gewone sponse).
Halichondria is 'n genus van sponse uit die klas van die Demospongiae (gewone sponse).
Halichondria is a genus of sea sponges belonging to the family Halichondriidae.[1][2] These are massive, amorphous sponges with clearly separated inner and outer skeletons consisting of bundles of spicules arranged in a seemingly random pattern.
This genus of sponges became important through the discovery of cell division limiting properties of the extract Halichondrin B, which inhibits cell mitosis. The drug Eribulin, a related compound and an inhibitor of microtubule function, has become an important chemotherapy treatment for certain types of cancer.[3][4][5][6][7]
The following species are recognised in the genus Halichondria:[1]
Halichondria is a genus of sea sponges belonging to the family Halichondriidae. These are massive, amorphous sponges with clearly separated inner and outer skeletons consisting of bundles of spicules arranged in a seemingly random pattern.
This genus of sponges became important through the discovery of cell division limiting properties of the extract Halichondrin B, which inhibits cell mitosis. The drug Eribulin, a related compound and an inhibitor of microtubule function, has become an important chemotherapy treatment for certain types of cancer.
Halichondria est un genre d'animaux de l'embranchement des éponges (les éponges sont des animaux sans organes ni appareils bien définis).
Halichondria est un genre d'animaux de l'embranchement des éponges (les éponges sont des animaux sans organes ni appareils bien définis).
Halichondria is een geslacht van sponzen uit de klasse van de gewone sponzen (Demospongiae).
Halichondria is een geslacht van sponzen uit de klasse van de gewone sponzen (Demospongiae).
