Apoptosis in molluscan immune defense
Apoptosis, or Type I programmed cell death, is a fundamental biological process involved in cellular homeostasis in metazoans. Apoptosis plays a key role in immune system homeostasis and function, defense against parasite and pathogens and self/non-self recognition. In this review, I present our cur...
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| Language: | English |
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Invertebrate Survival Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ183.pdf |