The humoral immune response of the lepidopteran model insect, silkworm Bombyx mori L., to microbial pathogens

The humoral immune response of the lepidopteran model insect, silkworm Bombyx mori L., to microbial pathogens

Insects are valuable models for studying innate immunity and its role in combating infections. The silkworm Bombyx mori L., a well-studied insect model, is susceptible to a range of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microsporidia. Their susceptibility makes it a suitable model for i...

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Main Authors: Abrar Muhammad, Chao Sun, Yongqi Shao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Current Research in Insect Science
Subjects:
Silkworm
Humoral immunity
Microbial pathogens
Signaling pathways
Antimicrobial peptides
Phenoloxidase system
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666515824000271

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