Overview of the fish adaptive immune system

Chris J. Secombes, Rodrigo Belmonte*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter describes the immune responses that are elicited by vaccination of fish and that are key to providing protection against future encounter with these same pathogens. The cells and molecules involved are outlined, and the different functions they have within the immune system are detailed. The potential to use these responses as markers of protection is discussed and areas for future study are suggested.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBirkhauser Advances in Infectious Diseases
EditorsAlexandra Adams
Place of PublicationBasel, Switzerland
PublisherSpringer Basel
Chapter2
Pages35-52
Number of pages18
Edition9783034809788
ISBN (Electronic)978-3-0348-0980-1
ISBN (Print)978-3-0348-0978-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

Publication series

NameBirkhauser Advances in Infectious Diseases
Number9783034809788
ISSN (Print)2504-3811
ISSN (Electronic)2504-3838

Keywords

  • Head kidney
  • Major histocompatibility complex
  • Major histocompatibility complex molecule
  • Rainbow trout
  • Teleost fish

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