Immune responses of IL-5 transgenic mice to parasites and aeroallergens

Immune responses of IL-5 transgenic mice to parasites and aeroallergens

Eosinophils have long been thought to be effectors of immunity to helminths but have also been implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma. Patterns of cytokine production in the host may influence the pathogenesis of these diseases by regulating the activities of eosinophils and other components of th...

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Main Authors: LA Dent, C Daly, A Geddes, J Cormie, DA Finlay, L Bignold, P Hagan, RME Parkhouse, T Garate, J Parsons, G Mayrhofer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 1997-12-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
eosinophils
interleukin-5
helminths
asthma
allergy
Trichinella spiralis
Nippostrongylus brasiliensis
Toxocara canis
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