Modulation of the immune response in fish
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Quantification of the Respiratory Burst Response as an Indicator of Innate Immune Health in Zebrafish
Published on: September 12, 2013
Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology
|June 1, 1986
Abstract:
This is a brief overview of the field of immune modulation in fish. Special attention is given to the effects of biological rhythms on the immune responses of animals. Biological rhythms in fish appear to be poorly studied and the effects of such rhythms on fish immune responses needs to be evaluated. Implications for research on the modulation of fish immune responses are discussed.
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