[Study on morphological and functional characterization of hemocytes in snails]

Zhongguo Xue Xi Chong Bing Fang Zhi Za Zhi. 2013 Dec;25(6):668-71.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Snails are the intermediate host of Schistosoma and they play an important role in the transmission of schistosomiasis. The snails in different areas present various susceptibilities, which are related to the different hemocytes in the snails. There is not a common standard in the classification of hemocytes, and generally the hemocytes are divided into two categories: a granulocyte and a hyalinocyte. The granulocyte plays an important role in immunization, while hyalinocyte shows a less effect. Besides, soluble factors may also play a role in immunization.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Hemocytes / classification
  • Hemocytes / cytology
  • Hemocytes / immunology*
  • Snails / immunology*