Cellular aspects of allorecognition in the compound ascidian Botrylloides simodensis

When colonies of the compound ascidian Botrylloides simodensis contact each other at their cut surfaces, either fusion or rejection occurs. Contact between genetically compatible colonies leads to the complete fusion of their tunics and vasculature within 24 h. Conversely, the rejection reaction bet...

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Main Authors: N Franchi, E Hirose, L Ballarin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2014-07-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/332