articleISRN ImmunologyOct 14, 2012DIAMOND OA

An Overview of the Immunological Defenses in Fish Skin

MÁMaría Ángeles Esteban

Universidad de Murcia

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Abstract

The vertebrate immune system is comprised of numerous distinct and interdependent components. Every component has its own inherent protective value, and the final combination of them is likely to be related to an animal’s immunological history and evolutionary development. Vertebrate immune system consists of both systemic and mucosal immune compartments, but it is the mucosal immune system which protects the body from the first encounter of pathogens. According to anatomical location, the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue, in teleost fish is subdivided into gut-, skin-, and gill-associated lymphoid tissue and most available studies focus on gut. The purpose of this paper is to summarise the current knowledge…

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  • Immune system
  • Biology
  • Vertebrate
  • Immunity
  • Fish <Actinopterygii>
  • Aquaculture
  • Lymphatic system
  • Immunology
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