Increase sensitivity to metals of hemocytes obtained from Mya arenaria collected at different distances from the shore

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Individual Biomarkers

“…Bivalve Immune parameters Bivalve (Alix et al, 2013) Bivalves (Duchemin et al, 2007); crustacean (Matozzo et al, 2013) VTG Bivalve (Matozzo et al, …”

Role of confounding factors in assessing immune competence of bivalves (Mya arenaria, Mytilus edulis) exposed to pollutants

“…In previous study our group has demonstrated that different habitat conditions such location on the beach and stress related to tides and temperature, can modulate both the immune competence and sensitivity to chemicals. 21,22 In the present paper, we test in a pilot study the impact on immune competence of seasonal variations and the gender difference in sensitivity to mercury.…”

Effect of temperature on immunocompetence of the blue mussel (Mytilus edulis)

“…Sentinel species such as bivalves are commonly used in surveys because of their sessile lifestyle, their wide geographical distribution and their food intake through filtering water column. 1,2 Given their filter feeding ability, mussels like Mytilus edulis can bioaccumulate xenobiotics, which may affect many physiological systems such as immune system. 1,2 For this species, one of the main defense mechanism against pathogens is phagocytosis, carried out by hemocytes circulating freely in the hemolymph, 2-4 which are recognized to be a useful tool for biomonitoring.…”

“…1,2 Given their filter feeding ability, mussels like Mytilus edulis can bioaccumulate xenobiotics, which may affect many physiological systems such as immune system. 1,2 For this species, one of the main defense mechanism against pathogens is phagocytosis, carried out by hemocytes circulating freely in the hemolymph, 2-4 which are recognized to be a useful tool for biomonitoring. 5 Another efficient immune response of bivalves against pathogens is the production of lysozyme.…”