Endosymbiosis as a source of immune innovation - 18/06/18
Abstract |
Some years ago, Lynn Margulis proposed to envision symbiosis as a source of evolutionary innovation. Here we revisit this concept in the context of insect nutritional endosymbiosis, and discuss recent data suggesting that host–endosymbiont coevolution has led to the selection of innovative strategies towards endosymbiont maintenance and control by the host immune system.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Symbiosis, Immunity, Evolution
Plan
☆ | This article is a follow-up of the colloquium Symbiosis and cohabitation, held at the “Institut de France”, Paris, on 25 April 2017. |
Vol 341 - N° 5
P. 290-296 - mai 2018 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.