Single-cell transcriptomics of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) hepatopancreas reveal immune and metabolic responses to AHPND-causing Vibrio parahaemolyticus
BackgroundThe shrimp aquaculture industry is severely impacted by acute hepatopancreatic necrosis disease (AHPND) caused by the bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The hepatopancreas is a multi-functional organ with roles in digestion, immy -30unity, mo…