Characterization of the immune response of the north scallop Argopecten purpuratus (Lamarck, 1819) (Mollusca: Bivalvia)
The immune response in mollusks has an important role as a defense against bacteriae, fungi, protozoa and metazoans. The hemocytes are responsible for generating different kinds of innate responses such as: phagocytosis, encapsulation and production of cytotoxic substances and antibacterial peptide...
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Universidad Autónoma de Baja California
2002-03-01
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| Series: | Ciencias Marinas |
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| Online Access: | https://www.cienciasmarinas.com.mx/index.php/cmarinas/article/view/227 |