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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| Language: | English |
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2024-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-024-02034-5 |
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