Insect-pathogen crosstalk and the cellular-molecular mechanisms of insect immunity: uncovering the underlying signaling pathways and immune regulatory function of …
Multicellular organisms are constantly subjected to pathogens that might be harmful.
Although insects lack an adaptive immune system, they possess highly effective anti …
Although insects lack an adaptive immune system, they possess highly effective anti …
[PDF][PDF] Antimicrobial peptides do not directly contribute to aging in Drosophila, but improve lifespan by preventing dysbiosis
MA Hanson, B Lemaitre - Disease Models & Mechanisms, 2023 - journals.biologists.com
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are innate immune effectors first studied for their role in host
defence. Recent studies have implicated these peptides in the clearance of aberrant cells …
defence. Recent studies have implicated these peptides in the clearance of aberrant cells …
The genetic basis of variation in immune defense against Lysinibacillus fusiformis infection in Drosophila melanogaster
The genetic causes of phenotypic variation often differ depending on the population
examined, particularly if the populations were founded by relatively small numbers of …
examined, particularly if the populations were founded by relatively small numbers of …
Single innate immune effectors control ecological microbiome bacteria across evolutionary timescales
MA Hanson, L Grollmus, B Lemaitre - bioRxiv, 2022 - biorxiv.org
Antimicrobial peptides are host-encoded antibiotics that combat invading microbes and help
shape the microbiome in plants and animals. However, little is known about how the host …
shape the microbiome in plants and animals. However, little is known about how the host …