Immune-Endocrine Interactions in the Fish Gonad during Infection: An Open Door to Vertical Transmission
The interaction between the immune and endocrine systems has long been recognized in vertebrates. In fish, it is known that the prevalence and intensity of such infections are higher in males than in females and probably related to sex steroid hormone levels. In addition, the immune response in the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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Series: | Fishes |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2410-3888/3/2/24 |