Eosinophil-Mediated Tissue Inflammatory Responses in Helminth Infection
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
;
: S125-S131, 2009.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Eosinophilic leukocytes function in host protection against parasitic worms. In turn, helminthic parasites harbor specific molecules to evade or paralyze eosinophil-associated host immune responses; these molecules facilitate the migration and survival of parasitic helminths in vivo. This competition between eosinophil and worm leads to stable equilibria between them. An understanding of such dynamic host-eosinophil interactions will help us to uncover mechanisms of cross talk between host and parasite in helminth infection. In this review, we examine recent findings regarding the innate immune responses of eosinophils to helminthic parasites, and discuss the implications of these findings in terms of eosinophil-mediated tissue inflammation in helminth infection.
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Assunto principal:
Eosinófilos
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Helmintíase
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Helmintos
/
Interações Hospedeiro-Parasita
Limite:
Animais
/
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
The Korean Journal of Parasitology
Ano de publicação:
2009
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