Phagocytosis of synthetic particles in earthworms. Effect of antigenic stimulation and opsonization
Bilej, M.; Vĕtvicka, V.; Tucková, L.; Trebichavský, I.; Koukal, M.; Síma, P.
Folia Biologica 36(6): 273-280
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-5500 PMID: 2279582 Document Number: 359874
We examined the phagocytic activity of coelomocytes in earthworms Lumbricus terrestris. The synthetic polymeric HEMA particles were used in this study. The phagocytic capacity was increased after the protein administration or preincubation of HEMA particles with coelomic fluid. Furthermore, we isolated and characteriszed the proteins adsorbed on the surface of the particles which have opsonin-like properties.