All metazoans possess innate immune defence system whereas parameters of the adaptive
immune system make their first appearance in the gnathostomata, the jawed vertebrates …

Puberty comprises the transition from an immature juvenile to a mature adult state of the
reproductive system, ie the individual becomes capable of reproducing sexually for the first …

During the last decade, a number of studies have shown that, in addition to their classically
described reproductive function, estrogens and androgens also regulate the immune system …

Atlantic cod is a historically abundant species in the North Atlantic region and has
contributed to the prosperity of many nations. But a decline in stocks in the last century has …

Despite frequent field observations of impaired immune response and increased disease
incidence in contaminant-exposed wildlife populations, immunotoxic effects are rarely …

This study was aimed to assess the potential effects of Mentha piperita on the hemato–
immunological and biochemical parameters, skin antibacterial activity and protection against …

This study evaluated the effects of dietary cholesterol on antioxidant capacity, non-specific
immune response and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus …

While sexual dimorphism in immune responses has been documented in other vertebrates,
evidence for a similar phenomenon in fish is lacking. Here, we review the relationship …

The present review discusses the communication between the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad
(HPG) axis and the immune system of vertebrates, attempting to situate the HPG-immune …

Watercress (Nasturtium nasturtium) is a medical plant containing diverse chemically-active
substances with biological properties. The present study was conducted to investigate the …