The vertebrate immune system is comprised of numerous distinct and interdependent
components. Every component has its own inherent protective value, and the final …

In this chapter, the current knowledge of mucosal immunity in fish skin is described. Skin is
considered the largest immunologically active organ in fish and is remarkably different from …

The purpose of this chapter is to provide readers with a general overview of the fish immune
system, including commonalities and particularities in comparison with higher vertebrate …

The field of mucosal immunology research has grown fast over the past few years, and our
understanding on how mucosal surfaces respond to complex antigenic cocktails is …

Cellular immune responses consist of innate and adaptive cell-mediated immune
mechanisms, where all leukocyte subpopulations are included. Among these are vital …

In the present chapter, we provide an in-depth review of knowledge related to the intestinal
mucosal immune compartment of fish. The anatomical and physiological makeup is …

This chapter describes what is known about the main components and responses of the
innate and adaptive immune system of fish. The chapter first reviews the organs, cells and …

Fish are subjected to several insults from the environment, which may endanger animal
survival. Mucosal surfaces are the first line of defense against these threats, acting as a …

An overview of the morphology of the immune system in teleost fishes is given drawing
principally on studies in only a few species. The major lymphoid tissues in teleost fishes are …

The mucosal organs of fishes are directly exposed to their aquatic environment, which is
suited to the colonization and growth of microorganisms, and thus these barriers are …