Phagocytosis of synthetic particles in earthworms. Effect of antigenic stimulation and opsonization
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
PubMed
2279582
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- MeSH
- Phagocytosis immunology MeSH
- Granulocytes immunology MeSH
- Arsanilic Acid MeSH
- Oligochaeta immunology MeSH
- Opsonin Proteins immunology MeSH
- Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate MeSH
- Serum Albumin MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Arsanilic Acid MeSH
- Opsonin Proteins MeSH
- Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate MeSH
- Serum Albumin MeSH
We examined the phagocytic activity of coelomocytes in earthworms Lumbricus terrestris. The synthetic polymeric HEMA particles were used in this study. The phagocytic capacity was increased after the protein administration or preincubation of HEMA particles with coelomic fluid. Furthermore, we isolated and characterized the proteins adsorbed on the surface of the particles which have opsonin-like properties.
Antimicrobial defense of the earthworm
