Virulence of Vibrio alginolyticus Accentuates Apoptosis and Immune Rigor in the Oyster Crassostrea hongkongensis

Vibrio species are ubiquitously distributed in marine environments, with important implications for emerging infectious diseases. However, relatively little is known about defensive strategies deployed by hosts against Vibrio pathogens of distinct virulence traits. Being an ecologically relevant hos...

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Main Authors: Fan Mao, Kunna Liu, Nai-Kei Wong, Xiangyu Zhang, Wenjie Yi, Zhiming Xiang, Shu Xiao, Ziniu Yu, Yang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2021.746017/full