| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6311546 | Chemosphere | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We evaluated the effect of zinc on P. lividus immune system defence. ⺠Zinc affected both cellular and acellular components of the sea urchin. ⺠Amebocytes changed in shape and the red spherula cells increased in number. ⺠Antibacterial activity decreased after zinc treatment. ⺠Modifications in defence mechanism might represent biological pollution indicators.
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Authors
Patrizia Pagliara, Loredana Stabili,