Relationships between innate immunity in bivalve molluscs and environmental pollution

Authors

  • M I Girón-Pérez Laboratorio de Inmunotoxicología, Universidad Autónoma de Nayarit, Boulevard Tepic-Xalisco S/N, Cd de la Cultura Amado Nervo S/N, 63190 Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico

Keywords:

molluscs, immune system, environmental pollution, metals, pesticides, PAHs, PCB

Abstract

The immune system of invertebrates, such as molluscs consists of innate mechanisms very
effective against antigens commonly present in the environment. However, these defense strategies could be altered by pollutants. This review is focused mainly on the effect of metals, PCB, pesticides, PAHs, and others environmental pollutant on immune response of molluscs.

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Published

2010-05-25

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Review