Eicosanoidâmediated immunity in insects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2017.12.005
Abstract: Abstract Eicosanoid is a collective term for oxygenated metabolites of C20 polyunsaturated fatty acids. As seen in mammals, eicosanoids play crucial roles in mediating various physiological processes, including immune responses, in insects. Upon microbial pathogen… read more here.
Keywords: insects; immunity; eicosanoid biosynthesis; immune responses ... See more keywords
Molecular mechanisms of insect immune memory and pathogen transmission
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1010939
Abstract: Insect-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, such as malaria, dengue, Zika, and lymphatic filariasis, remain among the most prevalent infectious diseases worldwide [1]. For example, the incidence of dengue infection has increased significantly in recent decades… read more here.
Keywords: insect immune; molecular mechanisms; immune memory; transmission ... See more keywords