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Published on: October 9, 2014
Role of alternative splicing in fish immunity
Yunchao Wang1, Xinyi Xu2, Ailong Zhang1
1College of Marine Life Sciences, and Institute of Evolution & Marine Biodiversity, Ocean University of China, Qingdao, 266003, China.
Abstract:
Alternative splicing serves as a pivotal source of complexity in the transcriptome and proteome, selectively connecting various coding elements to generate a diverse array of mRNAs. This process encodes multiple proteins with either similar or distinct functions, contributing significantly to the intricacies of cellular processes. The role of alternative splicing in mammalian immunity has been well studied. Remarkably, the immune system of fish shares substantial similarities with that of humans, and alternative splicing also emerges as a key player in the immune processes of fish. In this review, we offer an overview of alternative splicing and its associated functions in the immune processes of fish, and summarize the research progress on alternative splicing in the fish immunity. Furthermore, we review the impact of alternative splicing on the fish immune system's response to external stimuli. Finally, we present our perspectives on future directions in this field. Our aim is to provide valuable insights for the future investigations into the role of alternative splicing in immunity.
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