Phagocytosis in Teleosts. Implications of the New Cells Involved

Phagocytosis is the process by which cells engulf some solid particles to form internal vesicles known as phagosomes. Phagocytosis is in fact a specific form of endocytosis involving the vesicular interiorization of particles. Phagocytosis is essentially a defensive reaction against infection and in...

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Main Authors: María Ángeles Esteban, Alberto Cuesta, Elena Chaves-Pozo, José Meseguer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-12-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/4/4/907