Scallops are a cosmopolitan family of bivalves, and some of them are highly prized as
dominant aquaculture species. In the past decades, there have been increasing studies on …

This review assesses and examines the work conducted to date concerning host and
parasite interactions between marine bivalve molluscs and protozoan parasites, belonging …

The study of molluscan immune systems, in particular those of bivalve molluscs (eg, clams,
oysters, scallops, mussels), has experienced great growth in recent decades, mainly due to …

Non-self recognition with the consequent tolerance or immune reaction is a crucial process
to succeed as living organisms. At the same time the interactions between host species and …

Organic anion-transporting polypeptides (human, OATPs; other animals, Oatps; gene
symbol, SLCO/Slco) form a transport protein superfamily that mediates the translocation of …

Proteinases and proteinase inhibitors are involved in several biological and physiological
processes in all multicellular organisms. The proteinase inhibitors function as modulators for …

The economical and phylogenic importance of mollusc has led an increasing number of
investigations giving emphasis to immune defense mechanism. This review discusses the …

Background The Manila clam (Ruditapes philippinarum) is a worldwide cultured bivalve
species with important commercial value. Diseases affecting this species can result in large …

Recent advances in high-throughput technologies for omics analyses and bioinformatics for
data interpretation have led to the application of omics approaches across all fields of life …

The serine protease inhibitor cvSI-1, purified from plasma of eastern oysters, inhibited the
proliferation of the protozoan parasite Perkinsus marinus in vitro. In situ hybridization located …