Examining the relationship between hemolymph phenoloxidase and resistance to a DNA virus, Plodia interpunctella granulosis virus ( PiGV)

We have a detailed understanding of invertebrate immune responses to bacteria and fungal pathogens, but we know less about how insects respond to virus challenge. Phenoloxidase (PO) functions as an important immune response against many parasites and pathogens and is routinely used as a measure of i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of insect physiology 2010-09, Vol.56 (9), p.1232-1236
Hauptverfasser: Saejeng, A., Tidbury, H., Siva-Jothy, M.T., Boots, M.
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