Th2 immune response against Schistosoma mansoni infection.
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.
Schramm
Gabriele
G
Cellular Allergology, Research Center Borstel, Parkallee 22, D-23845, Borstel, Germany. gschramm@fz-borstel.de
Haas
Helmut
H
D000818:Animals; D000947:Antigens, Helminth / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D015801:Helminth Proteins / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni / Q000276:immunology*; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000276:immunology; D018418:Th2 Cells / Q000276:immunology*
D000947:Antigens, Helminth; D015801:Helminth Proteins