Eriocheir sinensis small GTPase Cdc42 regulates the hemocytes phagocytosis to defense Spiroplasma eriocheiris infection

Key Points

• Phagocytosis is significantly enhanced by Cdc42 activity during Spiroplasma eriocheiris infection.
• The study demonstrates a protective role of the small GTPase Cdc42 in immune response mechanisms.
• Analysis of immune responses highlights the importance of hemocytes in combating infections in Eriocheir sinensis.
• Finding suggests that understanding Cdc42's function may lead to novel strategies for disease management in aquatic species.