Drosophilaas a model system to unravel the layers of innate immunity to infection

Author:

Kounatidis Ilias1,Ligoxygakis Petros1

Affiliation:

1. Laboratory of Genes and Development, Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QU, UK

Abstract

SummaryInnate immunity relies entirely upon germ-line encoded receptors, signalling components and effector molecules for the recognition and elimination of invading pathogens. The fruit flyDrosophila melanogasterwith its powerful collection of genetic and genomic tools has been the model of choice to develop ideas about innate immunity and host–pathogen interactions. Here, we review current research in the field, encompassing all layers of defence from the role of the microbiota to systemic immune activation, and attempt to speculate on future directions and open questions.

Publisher

The Royal Society

Subject

General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,Immunology,General Neuroscience

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