IL-4 in schistosomiasis

Exp Parasitol. 1996 Nov;84(2):295-9. doi: 10.1006/expr.1996.0116.

Abstract

This review focuses on the role of IL-4 in the immune response which develops during infection with the trematode parasite Schistosoma mansoni. The emphasis is on our own recent studies in the mouse model.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Humans
  • Interleukin-4 / immunology*
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • Mice
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / immunology*
  • Th2 Cells / immunology

Substances

  • Interleukin-4