endosymbiotic bacteria in insects: guardians of the immune system?
Clicks: 264
ID: 150795
2013
Article Quality & Performance Metrics
Overall Quality
Improving Quality
0.0
/100
Combines engagement data with AI-assessed academic quality
Reader Engagement
Popular Article
30.0
/100
263 views
15 readers
Trending
AI Quality Assessment
Not analyzed
Abstract
Insects have evolved obligate, mutualistic interactions with bacteria without further transmission to other eukaryotic organisms. Such long-term obligate partnerships between insects and bacteria have a profound effect on various physiological functions of the host. Here we provide an overview of the effects of endosymbiotic bacteria on the insect immune system as well as on the immune response of insects to pathogenic infections. Potential mechanisms through which endosymbionts can affect the ability of their host to resist an infection are discussed in the light of recent findings. We finally point out unresolved questions for future research and speculate how the current knowledge can be employed to design and implement measures for the effective control of agricultural insect pests and vectors of diseases.
| Reference Key |
eeleftherianos2013frontiersendosymbiotic
Use this key to autocite in the manuscript while using
SciMatic Manuscript Manager or Thesis Manager
|
|---|---|
| Authors | ;Ioannis eEleftherianos;Jaishri eAtri;Julia eAccetta;Julio eCastillo |
| Journal | Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry |
| Year | 2013 |
| DOI |
10.3389/fphys.2013.00046
|
| URL | |
| Keywords |
Citations
No citations found. To add a citation, contact the admin at info@scimatic.org
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment on this article.