| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8500242 | International Journal for Parasitology | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Hygiene and loss of helminthic infections contributed to the spread of inflammatory bowel diseases. ⺠Helminths have therapeutic potential for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. ⺠They work through activation of regulatory T cells and modulation of dendritic cell function. ⺠They likely will prove safe in therapeutic applications.
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Authors
Joel V. Weinstock, David E. Elliott,