Abstract
An Update On Hemocytes In Biomphalaria Snails
Highlights
The hemocyte is a major immunological cell of molluscs
Larval stages of the parasite are released from the snail in tainted waters and the larval cercarial stage actively penetrates the skin of humans and other vertebrates
Mohamed AH (9) did this study to elucidate the cellular mechanisms of Biomphalaria alexandrina snail hemocytes against sublethal concentration (10 mg/L) of the herbicide Roundup (48% Glyphosate) and/or Schistosoma mansoni infection during 7 days of exposure
Summary
The hemocyte is a major immunological cell of molluscs. Much of the immunological phenomena associated with molluscan immunology can be attributed to cellular immunity associated with these cells suspended in the hemolymph. The authors concluded that there are five types of cells in the hemolymph of B. glabrata and B. straminea and suggested that further studies are needed to identify the role of hemocytes in the immune response of biomphalarid snails. The results indicated that hemolymph samples from B. alexandrina snails contained two morphologically distinct types of hemocytes, designated as hyalinocyte and granulocyte cells.
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