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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Main Author: E Ottaviani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia 2004-06-01
Series:Invertebrate Survival Journal
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Online Access:https://isj02.unimore.it/index.php/ISJ/article/view/87

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