Stress-based modulation of the immune response in molluscan hemocytes: a two-receptor model

In molluscs, hemocytes perform the molecular mechanisms related to immunity. These cells have the ability to respond to the different varieties of stress by modulating their responses. The stressors may be bacterial toxins, cytokines or growth factors, and even physical agents such as changes in tem...

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Main Authors: R Barcia, JI Ramos-Martínez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2011-03-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ236.pdf