Two CD9 tetraspanin family members of Japanese flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus): characterization and comparative analysis of the anti-infectious immune function

Abstract CD9 is a glycoprotein of the transmembrane 4 superfamily that is involved in various cellular processes. Studies related to the immune functions and activities of CD9 in teleost fish are limited. In this study, we characterized two CD9 homologs, PoCD9.1 and PoCD9.3, from Japanese flounder (...

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Main Authors: Jiaojiao He, Hanjie Gu, Wenqi Wang, Yonghua Hu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Subjects:
CD9
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-021-00903-3