Toll-like receptors in invertebrate innate immunity
Among invertebrates, innate immunity is the only defense mechanism against harmful non-self agents.In response to recognition of microbial pattern molecules, Drosophila melanogaster activates either theToll or Imd pathway, leading to the translocation of NF-kB (or Rel) transcription factors from the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2005-08-01
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Series: | Invertebrate Survival Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ103.pdf |