Functional Aspects of Fish Mucosal Lectins—Interaction with Non-Self
Mucosal surfaces are of key importance in protecting animals against external threats including pathogens. In the mucosal surfaces, host molecules interact with non-self to prevent infection and disease. Interestingly, both inhibition and stimulation of uptake hinder infection. In this review, the c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/5/1119 |