A WIDESPREAD PICORNAVIRUS AFFECTS THE HAEMOCYTES OF THE NOBLE PEN SHELL (PINNA NOBILIS) LEADING TO IMMUNOSUPPRESSION
F. Carella, P. Prado, G. De Vico, D. Palic, G. Villari, J. R. Garcia-March, J. Tena-Mediadea, E. C. Melendreras, F. Gimenez-Casalduero, M. Sigovini, S. Aceto
This study links mass mortality events in noble pen shells to picornavirus infection in haemocytes, suggesting immunosuppression as a potential cause.
bioRxiv · Nov 5, 2023 · PreprintPathology