Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8497775 | Developmental & Comparative Immunology | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
Polydnaviruses (PDVs) are obligatory symbionts with parasitoid wasps. The PDV virions are produced solely in wasp (the primary host) calyx cells. They are injected into caterpillar hosts (the secondary host) during parasitoid oviposition, where they express irreplaceable actions to ensure survival and development of wasp larvae. Some of PDV gene products suppress host immune responses while others alter host growth, metabolism or endocrine system. Here, we treat new findings on PDV gene products and their action on immunity within secondary hosts.
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Authors
Xi-qian Ye, Min Shi, Jian-hua Huang, Xue-xin Chen,