An entomopathogenic fungus exploits its host humoral antibacterial immunity to minimize bacterial competition in the hemolymph

An entomopathogenic fungus exploits its host humoral antibacterial immunity to minimize bacterial competition in the hemolymph

Abstract Background The insect hemolymph (blood-equivalent fluid), composed of a large number of hemocytes (blood cells) and a variety of soluble immune effectors, is hostile for pathogens including fungi. In order to survive in the insect hemocoel (body cavity), the entomopathogenic fungus (EPF) ha...

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Main Authors: Jia-Lin Wang, Jing Sun, Ya-Jing Song, Huan-Huan Zheng, Gui-Jie Wang, Wen-Xia Luo, Li Li, Xu-Sheng Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Entomopathogenic fungus
Antimicrobial peptide
Gut microbiota
Competition
Helicoverpa armigera
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-023-01538-6

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