An Invertebrate Host to Study Fungal Infections, Mycotoxins and Antifungal Drugs: Tenebrio molitor
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DOI: 10.3390/jof4040125
Abstract: Faced with ethical conflict and social pressure, researchers have increasingly chosen to use alternative models over vertebrates in their research. Since the innate immune system is evolutionarily conserved in insects, the use of these animals… read more here.
Keywords: study fungal; tenebrio molitor; molitor; host study ... See more keywords
Rearing and Maintenance of Galleria mellonella and Its Application to Study Fungal Virulence
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DOI: 10.3390/jof6030130
Abstract: Galleria mellonella larvae have been widely used as alternative non-mammalian models for the study of fungal virulence and pathogenesis. The larvae can be acquired in small volumes from worm farms, pet stores, or other independent… read more here.
Keywords: study fungal; maintenance; mellonella; galleria mellonella ... See more keywords