Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6389742 Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
► In invertebrates norepinephine (NE) may regulate the immune system. ► NE acts by reducing phagocytosis and burst capacity. ► Here we studied the effect of NE on the production of nitric oxide (NO) by hemocytes of an ascidian. ► NO was detected in the hemocytes using the fluorescent indicator DAF-FM. ► NE and α or β-adrenoreceptor agonist or antagonist down-regulates NO production.
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Norepinephrine depresses the nitric oxide production in the ascidian hemocytes
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