Hemocyte types and their main characteristics and functions in crustaceans
| Hemocyte type . | Transcription factor markers . | Protein marker . | Main functions . |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC, hyaline cell | GATA8 | NI | Phagocytosis |
| SGC, semigranular cell | GATA,8 PlRunt5 | KPI6 | Encapsulation, early nonself recognition, melanization, and coagulation |
| GC, granular cell | GATA,8 PlRunt5 | SOD,6 MBP7 | Melanization, antimicrobial peptides, and cytotoxicity |
| Hemocyte type . | Transcription factor markers . | Protein marker . | Main functions . |
|---|---|---|---|
| HC, hyaline cell | GATA8 | NI | Phagocytosis |
| SGC, semigranular cell | GATA,8 PlRunt5 | KPI6 | Encapsulation, early nonself recognition, melanization, and coagulation |
| GC, granular cell | GATA,8 PlRunt5 | SOD,6 MBP7 | Melanization, antimicrobial peptides, and cytotoxicity |
KPI indicates semigranular hemocyte-specific kazal proteinase inhibitor; MBP, mannose-binding protein; NI, not identified; and SOD, superoxide dismutase.