Cunha, Marta FernandezCoscueta, Ezequiel R.Brassesco, María EmiliaAlmada, FredericoGonçalves, DavidPintado, Manuela2025-02-072025-02-072024-07-03http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/48104The mucus covers the fish's body, working as a protective barrier. Besides physical protection, mucus provides molecules that protect the fish from damaging pathogens [1,2]. Has been reported that antimicrobial peptides are secreted in the mucus, which play an essential role in defense against microbial pathogens since these belong to the innate immune system [2,3].engconference object