Polarized Th2 like cells, in the absence of Th0 cells, are responsible for lymphocyte produced IL-4 in high IgE-producer schistosomiasis patients

Polarized Th2 like cells, in the absence of Th0 cells, are responsible for lymphocyte produced IL-4 in high IgE-producer schistosomiasis patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Human resistance to re-infection with <it>S. mansoni</it> is correlated with high levels of anti-soluble adult worm antigens (SWAP) IgE. Although it has been shown that IL-4 and IL-5 are crucial in establishing IgE respon...

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Main Authors: Soares-Silveira Alda, Roberts Morven, Fraga Lúcia, Cecchini Luiza, Dunne David, Correa-Oliveira Rodrigo, Dutra Walderez O, Webster Michelle, Yssel Hans, Gollob Kenneth J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-07-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/3/8

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