Molluscan immunorecognition

The immune system in molluscs, as well as in other invertebrates, is endowed with an innate immuneresponse which, however, shows in its recognition processes both molecular mechanisms andeffectors similar to those employed by vertebrates in eliminating pathogens and parasites.Furthermore, as in vert...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: E Ottaviani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2006-06-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ117.pdf