Parental transfer of the antimicrobial protein LBP/BPI protects Biomphalaria glabrata eggs against o...
Parental transfer of the antimicrobial protein LBP/BPI protects Biomphalaria glabrata eggs against oomycete infections
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United States: Public Library of Science
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Vertebrate females transfer antibodies via the placenta, colostrum and milk or via the egg yolk to protect their immunologically immature offspring against pathogens. This evolutionarily important transfer of immunity is poorly documented in invertebrates and basic questions remain regarding the nature and extent of parental protection of offspring...
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Parental transfer of the antimicrobial protein LBP/BPI protects Biomphalaria glabrata eggs against oomycete infections
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1477947321
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1477947321
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1553-7374,1553-7366
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1553-7374
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10.1371/journal.ppat.1003792
