| Literature DB >> 26748247 |
Brendon Parsons1, Edan Foley2.
Abstract
Drosophila melanogaster is a widely used model for the characterization of blood cell development and function, with an array of protocols for the manipulation and visualization of fixed or live cells in vitro or in vivo. Researchers have deployed these techniques to reveal Drosophila hemocytes as a remarkably versatile cell type that engulfs apoptotic corpses; neutralizes invading parasites; seals epithelial wounds; and deposits extracellular matrix proteins. In this review, we will discuss the key features of Drosophila hemocyte development and function, and identify similarities with vertebrate counterparts.Entities:
Keywords: Cellular immunity; Chemotaxis; Drosophila; Hematopoiesis; Phagocytosis
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26748247 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2015.12.019
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dev Comp Immunol ISSN: 0145-305X Impact factor: 3.636