The immune system has an impact on the metabolic performance in vertebrates, thus the
metabolic effects of immune cells are receiving intense attention today in the biomedical …

In this compilation we collect information about the main protein components in hemolymph
and stress the continued interest in their study. The reasons for such an attention span …

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in
virtually all habitats. Some are commercially important, a few are pests and some carry …

The immune repertoires of mollusks beyond commercially important organisms such as the
pacific oyster Crassostrea gigas or vectors for human pathogens like the bloodfluke planorb …

Stress and welfare are important factors in animal production in the context of growing
production optimization and scrutiny by the general public. In a context in which animal and …

Background Octopus vulgaris is a highly valuable species of great commercial interest and
excellent candidate for aquaculture diversification; however, the octopus' well-being is …

Cephalopods are a diverse group of marine molluscs that have proven their worth in a vast
array of ways, ranging from their importance within ecological settings and increasing …

Common octopus, Octopus vulgaris, is an economically important cephalopod species.
However, its rearing under captivity is currently challenged by massive mortalities previous …

Recent increased interest in the welfare of cephalopods may be mainly due to their inclusion
in Directive 2010/63/EU, which regulates—in Member States of the European Union—the …

Proteomics, the temporal study of proteins expressed by an organism, is a powerful
technique that can reveal how organisms respond to biological perturbations, such as …