The mollusc as a suitable model for mammalian immune-neuroendocrine investigations
The same or relatively similar molecules seen in molluscan defense responses are also found in mammals, where their functions remain basically similar. The mollusc immunocytes are able to recognize a variety of stimuli and to set up correspondingly complex responses, in which primitive, but very ef...
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Language: | English |
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2004-06-01
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Series: | Invertebrate Survival Journal |
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Online Access: | https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/87 |