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The fish skin mucus contains innate immune components, secreted by goblet cells that provide the primary defense against various pathogenic microbes and act as a barrier between the fish and its immediate host. The main purposes of fish skin mucus include capturing and eliminatin...
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Fish possess a unique immune system that, while somewhat similar to mammals, exhibits distinct characteristics. This review paper explains the complexities of fish immunity, highlighting the innate and adaptive immune responses that protect against various pathogens, including ba...
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