Host-Parasite Relationship in Cystic Echinococcosis : An Evolving Story
Joint Authors
Teggi, Antonella
Siracusano, Alessandra
Ortona, Elena
Delunardo, Federica
Source
Clinical and Developmental Immunology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus causes cystic echinococcosis, a neglected infectious disease that constitutes a major public health problem in developing countries.
Despite being under constant barrage by the immune system, E.
granulosus modulates antiparasite immune responses and persists in the human hosts with detectable humoral and cellular responses against the parasite.
In vitro and in vivo immunological approaches, together with molecular biology and immunoproteomic technologies, provided us exciting insights into the mechanisms involved in the initiation of E.
granulosus infection and the consequent induction and regulation of the immune response.
Although the last decade has clarified many aspects of host-parasite relationship in human cystic echinococcosis, establishing the full mechanisms that cause the disease requires more studies.
Here, we review some of the recent developments and discuss new avenues in this evolving story of E.
granulosus infection in man.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Siracusano, Alessandra& Delunardo, Federica& Teggi, Antonella& Ortona, Elena. 2011. Host-Parasite Relationship in Cystic Echinococcosis : An Evolving Story. Clinical and Developmental Immunology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Siracusano, Alessandra…[et al.]. Host-Parasite Relationship in Cystic Echinococcosis : An Evolving Story. Clinical and Developmental Immunology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Siracusano, Alessandra& Delunardo, Federica& Teggi, Antonella& Ortona, Elena. Host-Parasite Relationship in Cystic Echinococcosis : An Evolving Story. Clinical and Developmental Immunology. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487329