Lysozymes in the animal kingdom
L Callewaert, CW Michiels - Journal of biosciences, 2010 - Springer
Abstract Lysozymes (EC 3.2. 1.17) are hydrolytic enzymes, characterized by their ability to
cleave the β-(1, 4)-glycosidic bond between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetylglucosamine …
cleave the β-(1, 4)-glycosidic bond between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetylglucosamine …
Immune responses to infectious diseases in bivalves
B Allam, D Raftos - Journal of invertebrate pathology, 2015 - Elsevier
Many species of bivalve mollusks (phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia) are important in
fisheries and aquaculture, whilst others are critical to ecosystem structure and function …
fisheries and aquaculture, whilst others are critical to ecosystem structure and function …
Exposure to microplastics reduces attachment strength and alters the haemolymph proteome of blue mussels (Mytilus edulis)
The contamination of marine ecosystems with microplastics, such as the polymer
polyethylene, a commonly used component of single-use packaging, is of global concern …
polyethylene, a commonly used component of single-use packaging, is of global concern …
Microbial diseases of bivalve mollusks: infections, immunology and antimicrobial defense
A variety of bivalve mollusks (phylum Mollusca, class Bivalvia) constitute a prominent
commodity in fisheries and aquacultures, but are also crucial in order to preserve our …
commodity in fisheries and aquacultures, but are also crucial in order to preserve our …
Bacteria–hemocyte interactions and phagocytosis in marine bivalves
L Canesi, G Gallo, M Gavioli… - Microscopy research and …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Marine bivalves (such as mussels, oysters, and clams) are widespread mollusks in coastal
waters at different latitudes; due to their filter‐feeding habits, they accumulate large numbers …
waters at different latitudes; due to their filter‐feeding habits, they accumulate large numbers …
Defense mechanisms and disease prevention in farmed marine invertebrates
P Roch - Aquaculture, 1999 - Elsevier
In addition to xenobiotic assaults, cultured bivalve mollusks (mussels and oysters) and
crustacean arthropods (Penaeid shrimps) are continuously confronted with infectious …
crustacean arthropods (Penaeid shrimps) are continuously confronted with infectious …
The inter-relationships of bivalve haemocytes
PM Hine - Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 1999 - Elsevier
The morphology, tinctorial properties, ultrastructure and some functions of bivalve
haemocytes are reviewed in relation to the simple division of these cells into granular and …
haemocytes are reviewed in relation to the simple division of these cells into granular and …
Immunological function in marine invertebrates: responses to environmental perturbation
The inception of ecological immunology has led to an increase in the number of studies
investigating the impact of environmental stressors on host immune defence mechanisms …
investigating the impact of environmental stressors on host immune defence mechanisms …
Effects of temperature and salinity on haemocyte activities of the Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas (Thunberg)
B Gagnaire, H Frouin, K Moreau… - Fish & shellfish …, 2006 - Elsevier
The Pacific oyster, Crassostrea gigas, is extensively cultivated and represents an important
economic activity. Oysters are reared in estuarine areas, subjected to various biotic and …
economic activity. Oysters are reared in estuarine areas, subjected to various biotic and …
Bivalve immunity: comparisons between the marine mussel (Mytilus edulis), the edible cockle (Cerastoderma edule) and the razor-shell (Ensis siliqua)
Much of the current knowledge concerning bivalve immunology and immunotoxicology has
come from studies on the mussel genus, Mytilus, or from the American oyster, Crassostrea …
come from studies on the mussel genus, Mytilus, or from the American oyster, Crassostrea …