Hemocyte diversity in crustaceans
Issued Date
2025-11-01
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10504648
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10959947
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2-s2.0-105013495871
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40750028
Journal Title
Fish and Shellfish Immunology
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166
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SCOPUS
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Fish and Shellfish Immunology Vol.166 (2025)
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Söderhäll I., Kruangkum T., Luangtrakul W., Söderhäll K. Hemocyte diversity in crustaceans. Fish and Shellfish Immunology Vol.166 (2025). doi:10.1016/j.fsi.2025.110612 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/111800
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Hemocyte diversity in crustaceans
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Abstract
Crustaceans is a diverse and ecologically significant invertebrate group, in which circulating hemocytes act as the main immune defense cells, also participating in blood clotting and wound repair. As a result, considerable research has focused on understanding hemocyte function in crustaceans, with species such as crayfish and shrimp being commonly studied models. Traditionally, hemocytes have been categorized based on their morphology, particularly the presence and type of cytoplasmic granules. Based on these features, they have typically been classified into hyaline, semigranular, and granular types. However, recent techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing have revealed new molecular markers for different hemocyte populations, indicating that the traditional classification is too simplistic. These new findings suggest the existence of additional hemocyte types with distinct, specialized functions. In this review, we present a brief historical perspective and highlight recent progress in understanding the traits and roles of various hemocyte types.