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 cu...
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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: | https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/179 |