Amphibians are very sensitive to many environmental changes, so these animals are
considered good bioindicator models for ecotoxicology. Given the importance of the …

Hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) isolated from bone marrow have been
successfully employed for 50 years in hematological transplantations. Currently, these cells …

Haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs) require a specific microenvironment, the
haematopoietic niche, which regulates HSPC behaviour,. The location of this niche varies …

Granulocyte-lineage cells are important innate immune effectors across all vertebrates.
Named for conspicuous secretory granules, granulocytes have historically been studied for …

Macrophage lineage cells represent the cornerstone of vertebrate physiology and immune
defenses. In turn, comparative studies using non-mammalian animal models have revealed …

Indirect development is widespread in anurans and is considered an ancestral condition.
The metamorphosis of larvae into juveniles involves highly coordinated morphological …

Neutrophils constitute the largest population of phagocytic granulocytes in the blood of
mammals. The development and function of neutrophils and monocytes is primarily …

Macrophage-lineage cells are indispensable to immunity and physiology of all vertebrates.
Amongst these, amphibians represent a key stage in vertebrate evolution and are facing …

Melatonin is a hormone known as an endogenous temporal marker signaling the dark
phase of the day. Although the eyes seem to be the main site of melatonin production in …

Erythrocytes are responsible for transporting oxygen to tissue and are essential for the
survival of almost all vertebrate animals. Circulating erythrocyte counts are tightly regulated …