Phagocytosis and Non-Self Recognition in Invertebrates

Phagocytosis of foreign particles that enter our bodies is the first line of internal defense against detritus or bacteria. The origins of phagocytosis, the variety of circumstances under which it occurs and the sequential stages that characterize it are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Bioscience 1990-11, Vol.40 (10), p.723-731
1. Verfasser:	Bayne, Christopher J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anatomy & physiology Animal defenses Biological and medical sciences Blood cells Blood plasma Cellular biology Cellular recognition Crayfish Detritus Erythrocytes Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects General aspects and techniques. Study of several systematic groups. Models Hemocytes Immune response Immunity (Disease) Immunology Invertebrates Lectins Opsonins Opsonins and opsonic index Phagocytes Phagocytosis Physiological aspects Receptors Yeasts
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Zusammenfassung:	Phagocytosis of foreign particles that enter our bodies is the first line of internal defense against detritus or bacteria. The origins of phagocytosis, the variety of circumstances under which it occurs and the sequential stages that characterize it are discussed.
ISSN:	0006-3568 1525-3244
DOI:	10.2307/1311504