Molecular Mechanisms of Fish Immune Response
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Welfare, Health and Disease".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2026 | Viewed by 259
Special Issue Editor
Interests: fish molecular and cellular immunology; fish innate immunity; host-pathogen interaction; immunostimulant development; aquatic vaccines
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Dear Colleagues,
Aquatic animals, particularly fish, possess unique immune systems that bridge evolutionary gaps between invertebrates and higher vertebrates. Understanding the molecular underpinnings of fish immunity has become crucial for sustainable fisheries and disease control. Recently, an increasing number of studies have presented novel insights regarding fish immunity and immune responses upon infection, providing critical scientific insights for aquaculture.
We are pleased to invite contributions to this Special Issue, which will focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying fish immune responses, systematically examining the latest advancements in key processes such as pathogen recognition, signal transduction, effector molecule regulation, and evolutionarily adaptive responses in teleost species. Through the integration of multidisciplinary methodologies, this Special Issue aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that contribute to fish resilience against pathogens and environmental stressors, thereby supporting sustainable aquaculture.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Identification of the fish pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) that detect microbial components (PAMPs), and elucidation of the triggered immune responses.
- Novel insights into the innate and adaptive immunity of aquatic animals, including the functional roles and regulatory mechanisms of immune-related genes, proteins, cells, and tissues.
- Recent advances in our understanding of immune regulation, inflammatory mechanisms, and defense strategies against pathogenic infections and environmental stressors in aquatic animals.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Zhujin Ding
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aquatic animals
- fish
- immune system
- immune response
- host-pathogens interactions
- molecular mechanisms
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