| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10972126 | Fish & Shellfish Immunology | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Captive zebra shark humoral immune response to Branchellion torpedinis salivary gland proteins was examined by ELISA and Western blot. ⺠High salivary gland-specific IgM serum titers were demonstrated by ELISA in B. torpedinis infected zebra sharks. ⺠IgM targeted specific salivary gland proteins including an ADAMTS family protein, tubulin, aldehyde dehydrogenase, and unidentified proteins. ⺠Humoral immune response warrants further investigation as there may be options to exploit immune mechanisms to reduce leech burdens in aquaria.
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Authors
David P. Marancik, John H. Leary, Mark M. Fast, Martin F. Flajnik, Alvin C. Camus,