Melanization is a potent immune response used by arthropods for wound healing or pathogen killing. It is the process by which melanin is produced and deposited on wounded areas, or on surfaces of invading microorganisms. Pathogens are first recognized by
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Thesis (M.S.)--American University of Beirut, Department of Biology, 2011.;"Advisor : Dr. Mike Osta, Assistant Professor, Biology--Members of Committee : Dr. Khouzama Knio, Professor, Biology Dr. Zakaria Kambris, Assistant Professor, Biology."
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