C-type lectins (CTLs) are key recognition proteins in shrimp immunity. A few years ago we
reviewed sequence information, ligand specificity, expression profiles and specific functions …

Bacterial infections represent a high risk in crustacean production and have a highly
negative impact, generating important economic losses around the world. Research into …

Crustacean species are among the most valued seafood with socioeconomic and ecological
implications in the global fisheries sector. Microbial infections to the farming stock due to …

Shrimps live in a complex aquatic ecosystem with numerous other biotic and abiotic factors,
especially pathogenic microorganisms, which require the adaptation of prudent protective …

Crustaceans are particularly sensitive to heavy metal pollution. Copper (Cu) is one of typical
heavy metal pollutants in aquatic ecosystems. However, limited attention has been paid on …

The C-type lectin family with the signature C-type lectin–like domain promotes antibacterial
host defense within the animal kingdom. We examined the role of Chinese mitten crab …

Abstract C-type lectins (CTLs), a superfamily of Ca 2+-dependent carbohydrate-recognition
proteins, serve as pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) in the immune response of many …

C-type lectins (CTLs) play vital roles in invertebrates' innate immunity. Six CTL-X type lectins
are identified in Tribolium castaneum. However, their functions and regulating mechanisms …

C-type lectins are a member of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that can interact with
pathogen-associated molecular patterns of invading microorganisms by using their …

C-type lectins (CTLs) have a diverse range of functions including cell-cell adhesion, immune
response to pathogens and apoptosis. Asialoglycoprotein receptor (ASGPR), also known as …