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Coelomocytes : Biology and Possible Immune Functions in Invertebrates with Special Remarks on Nematodes
Author
Source
International Journal of Zoology
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 rejection, and inflammation, as well as the synthesis and secretion of several humoral factors especially in annelids and echinoderms.
Coelomocytes in nematodes are variable in shapes from round, ovoid, cuboidal, and spindle-shaped to stellate or branched cells that are found usually at fixed positions in the pseudocoelom.
Their number usually varies from 2 to 6.
The model nematode, C.
elegans lacks an adaptive immune system and the coelomocytes are capable of endocytosis, but their involvement in phagocytosis of bacteria seems unlikely.
The aim of this review is to evaluate current knowledge on coelomocytes of invertebrates with special reference to nematodes.
The morphology and structure of these coelomocytes are discussed along with their origin.
Their relative positions and diversity in different nematode groups have also been discussed and illustrated.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tahseen, Qudsia. 2009. Coelomocytes : Biology and Possible Immune Functions in Invertebrates with Special Remarks on Nematodes. International Journal of Zoology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455474
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tahseen, Qudsia. Coelomocytes : Biology and Possible Immune Functions in Invertebrates with Special Remarks on Nematodes. International Journal of Zoology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455474
American Medical Association (AMA)
Tahseen, Qudsia. Coelomocytes : Biology and Possible Immune Functions in Invertebrates with Special Remarks on Nematodes. International Journal of Zoology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-455474
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-455474