Agglutinins in the hemolymph of the hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria

Lectins in the serum of the clam Mercenaria mercenaria agglutinate some red blood cells, bacteria, and yeast. The interaction of these substances with particles is affected by sugars, ions, temperature, and alteration of particle surfaces. Lectins are not needed for phagocytosis of foreign particles...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of invertebrate pathology 1992-05, Vol.59 (3), p.228-234
1. Verfasser:	Tripp, M.R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	agglutination agglutinins Agglutinins - immunology Animals Biochemistry. Physiology. Immunology Biological and medical sciences Bivalvia - immunology Escherichia coli - immunology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology haemolymph Hemagglutination Hemolymph - immunology identification Invertebrates Marine Mercenaria mercenaria Mollusca opsonization phagocytosis Physiology. Development Saccharomyces cerevisiae - immunology Staphylococcus aureus - immunology
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Zusammenfassung:	Lectins in the serum of the clam Mercenaria mercenaria agglutinate some red blood cells, bacteria, and yeast. The interaction of these substances with particles is affected by sugars, ions, temperature, and alteration of particle surfaces. Lectins are not needed for phagocytosis of foreign particles in vitro. In M. mercenaria these recognition molecules do not enhance defense mechanisms.
ISSN:	0022-2011 1096-0805
DOI:	10.1016/0022-2011(92)90126-O