Pathogen size–dependent functional specialization of hemocytes in the giant centipede Scolopendra mutilans

Tae Yun Choi

doi:10.1016/j.jip.2026.108646

Pathogen size–dependent functional specialization of hemocytes in the giant centipede Scolopendra mutilans

2026-05-05

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Tae Yun Choi

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Gang Hoon Lee

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Seo Jun Lee

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Jun Ho Lee

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Saeyoull Cho *

DOI：10.1016/j.jip.2026.108646

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• Cellular immunity in the centipede Scolopendra mutilans is functionally analyzed. • Granulocytes serve as predominant effectors for small-particle phagocytosis. • Plasmatocytes drive multicellular encapsulation against large foreign bodies. • Pathogen size determines the immune mode and involves microtubule dynamics.

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hemocytes

cellular immunity

phagocytosis

encapsulation

pathogen size

Pathogen size–dependent functional specialization of hemocytes in the giant centipede Scolopendra mutilans

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