Serotonin modulates insect hemocyte phagocytosis via two different serotonin receptors

Serotonin modulates insect hemocyte phagocytosis via two different serotonin receptors

Serotonin (5-HT) modulates both neural and immune responses in vertebrates, but its role in insect immunity remains uncertain. We report that hemocytes in the caterpillar, Pieris rapae are able to synthesize 5-HT following activation by lipopolysaccharide. The inhibition of a serotonin-generating en...

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Main Authors: Yi-xiang Qi, Jia Huang, Meng-qi Li, Ya-su Wu, Ren-ying Xia, Gong-yin Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2016-03-01
Series:eLife
Subjects:
serotonin receptor
hemocyte
phagocytosis
innate immunity
bacteria infection
Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/12241

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https://elifesciences.org/articles/12241

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