Drosophila as a model system to unravel the layers of innate immunity to infection |
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Authors: | Kounatidis Ilias Ligoxygakis Petros |
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Affiliation: | Laboratory of Genes and Development, Department of Biochemistry , University of Oxford , South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QU , UK. |
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Abstract: | Innate immunity relies entirely upon germ-line encoded receptors, signalling components and effector molecules for the recognition and elimination of invading pathogens. The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster with its powerful collection of genetic and genomic tools has been the model of choice to develop ideas about innate immunity and host-pathogen interactions. Here, we review current research in the field, encompassing all layers of defence from the role of the microbiota to systemic immune activation, and attempt to speculate on future directions and open questions. |
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Keywords: | innate immunity Drosophila host defence |
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