Signaling molecules involved in immune responses in mussels

Immune system of molluscs is constituted by hemocytes and humoral factors that cooperate for the protection of the organism, triggering a wide range of immune responses. In molluscs, immune responses include phagocytosis, encapsulation, respiratory burst leading to reactive oxygen species (ROS) pro...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: S Koutsogiannaki, M Kaloyianni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2009-12-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/204