<i>Bombyx mori</i> C-Type Lectin (BmIML-2) Inhibits the Proliferation of <i>B. mori</i> Nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) through Involvement in Apoptosis

C-type lectins (CTLs) are widely distributed in mammals, insects, and plants, which act as pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) to recognize pathogens and initiate immune responses. In this study, we identified a C-type lectin gene called <i>BmIML-2</i> from the silkworm <i>Bombyx...

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Main Authors: Xianghan Mei, Chun Li, Peilin Peng, Jue Wang, Enxi He, Zhiyong Qiu, Dingguo Xia, Qiaoling Zhao, Dongxu Shen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/15/8369