Endocrine and Local IGF-I in the Bony Fish Immune System
A role for GH and IGF-I in the modulation of the immune system has been under discussion for decades. Generally, GH is considered a stimulator of innate immune parameters in mammals and teleost fish. The stimulatory effects in humans as well as in bony fish often appear to be correlated with elevate...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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Series: | Biology |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/5/1/9 |