Pangolin scales as adaptations for innate immunity against pathogens

Pangolin scales as adaptations for innate immunity against pathogens

Abstract Background Pangolins are the only mammals that have overlapping scales covering most of their bodies, and they play a crucial role in the ecosystem, biological research, and human health and disease. Previous studies indicated pangolin scale might provide an important mechanical defense to...

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Main Authors: Xuechen Tian, Li Chen, Jinfeng Zhou, Enbo Wang, Mu Wang, Nicholas Jakubovics, Jing Li, Kunping Song, King Tong Lau, Klaus-Peter Koepfli, Siyuan Zhang, Geok Yuan Annie Tan, Yixin Yang, Siew Woh Choo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-10-01
Series:BMC Biology
Subjects:
Pangolin
Mammalian scale
Antibacterial
Exosome
Host–pathogen defense
Innate immunity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-024-02034-5
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