Titre | Hemocyte morphology and phagocytic activity in the common cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis). |
Type de publication | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Auteurs | Le Pabic, C, Goux, D, Guillamin, M, Safi, G, Lebel, J-M, Koueta-Noussithé, S, Serpentini, A |
Journal | Fish Shellfish Immunol |
Volume | 40 |
Ticket | 2 |
Pagination | 362-73 |
Date Published | 2014 Oct |
ISSN | 1095-9947 |
Résumé | Little is known about the immune system of cephalopods, in spite of their many highly derived characters within the molluscan clade, including a vertebrate-like high-pressure closed circulatory system. Further the economic importance of cephalopod fisheries, potential for aquaculture, and use as ecotoxicology models demand a thorough understanding of their immune system. In this study, we present a comprehensive characterization of hemocytes in the common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis. Cytological stainings, electron microscopy- and flow cytometry-observations highlight a single granulocyte population with various densities of eosinophilic granules and unstained vesicles. These hemocytes contain acid phosphatase-, lysozyme- and proPO system enzymes, and have high activity in bead phagocytosis assays. Interestingly, bead pre-incubation in plasma results in time-dependent aggregation perhaps resulting from hemocyanin-coating, and decrease in phagocytosis. This study provides the basis for understanding hemocyte-mediated immunity in the common cuttlefish, and essential background for future studies on cephalopod immunity. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.fsi.2014.07.020 |
Alternate Journal | Fish Shellfish Immunol. |
Identifiant (ID) PubMed | 25066968 |