Insect Immunity & Drosophila Gut Immune Response
Insect Immunity & Drosophila Gut Immune Response
Insect Immunity & Drosophila Gut Immune Response
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II - How insects (<strong>Drosophila</strong>)<br />
defend themselves<br />
• Antiviral defense<br />
• Physical and Chemical barriers<br />
– Reactive oxygen species<br />
• Cellular <strong>Immunity</strong><br />
– Phagocytosis<br />
– Capsule formation<br />
– Hemolymph coagulation and nodule formation<br />
• Humoral <strong>Immunity</strong><br />
– Melanization<br />
– Antimicrobial peptides