Cargando…
The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium robertsii communicates with the insect host Galleria mellonella during infection
Parasitic fungi are the only pathogens that can infect insect hosts directly through their proteinaceous exoskeleton. Penetration of the cuticle requires the release of fungal enzymes, including proteinases, which act as virulence factors. Insects can sense fungal infections and activate innate immu...
| Autores principales: | , |
|---|---|
| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
| Publicado: |
Taylor & Francis
2018
|
| Materias: | |
| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5955202/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29166834 http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21505594.2017.1405190 |