The role of eosinophils in host defense against helminth parasites

AD Klion, TB Nutman - Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2004 - Elsevier
The precise function of eosinophils in parasitic infection in vivo remains poorly understood
despite eosinophils having been shown to be potent effectors in killing parasites in vitro.
Although it has long been held that the primary function of the eosinophil is protection
against helminth parasites, there are little data to prove this unequivocally. Moreover,
eosinophils are responsible for a considerable amount of inflammatory pathology
accompanying helminth infections. This article will provide an overview of our current …