Coelomocytes: Biology and Possible Immune Functions in Invertebrates with Special Remarks on Nematodes
All metazoans are exposed to a wide range of microbes and have evolved complex immune defenses used to repel infectious agents. Coelomocytes play a key role in the defense reactions of most invertebrates. They are involved in important immune functions, such as phagocytosis, encapsulation, graft rej...
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Language: | English |
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Wiley
2009-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Zoology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/218197 |
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