Cross-talk between immunity and behavior : insights from entomopathogenic fungi and their insect hosts

© The Author(s) 2024. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of FEMS..

Insects are one of the most successful animals in nature, and entomopathogenic fungi play a significant role in the natural epizootic control of insect populations in many ecosystems. The interaction between insects and entomopathogenic fungi has continuously coevolved over hundreds of millions of years. Many components of the insect innate immune responses against fungal infection are conserved across phyla. Additionally, behavioral responses, which include avoidance, grooming, and/or modulation of body temperature, have been recognized as important mechanisms for opposing fungal pathogens. In an effort to investigate possible cross-talk and mediating mechanisms between these fundamental biological processes, recent studies have integrated and/or explored immune and behavioral responses. Current information indicates that during discrete stages of fungal infection, several insect behavioral and immune responses are altered simultaneously, suggesting important connections between the two systems. This review synthesizes recent advances in our understanding of the physiological and molecular aspects influencing cross-talk between behavioral and innate immune antifungal reactions, including chemical perception and olfactory pathways.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:48

Enthalten in:

FEMS microbiology reviews - 48(2024), 1 vom: 12. Jan.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Zhang, Wei [VerfasserIn]
Chen, Xuanyu [VerfasserIn]
Eleftherianos, Ioannis [VerfasserIn]
Mohamed, Amr [VerfasserIn]
Bastin, Ashley [VerfasserIn]
Keyhani, Nemat O [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Behavior
Chemicals
Cross-talk
Entomopathogenic fungi
Innate immunity
Journal Article
Ligand receptors
Review

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Date Completed 26.02.2024

Date Revised 26.02.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/femsre/fuae003

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368307921