Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6136037 Microbes and Infection 2010 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Schistosoma mansoni eggs - or more specifically, secreted products thereof - are potent inducers of a Th2 response in the host. Here we review current knowledge on the Th2-promoting effects of egg-derived components and the consequences for the host.
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Th2 immune response against Schistosoma mansoni infection
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