Parasitic Helminths : New Weapons against Immunological Disorders
Joint Authors
Kanazawa, Tamotsu
Osada, Yoshio
Source
Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-02-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The prevalence of allergic and autoimmune diseases is increasing in developed countries, possibly due to reduced exposure to microorganisms in childhood (hygiene hypothesis).
Epidemiological and experimental evidence in support of this hypothesis is accumulating.
In this context, parasitic helminths are now important candidates for antiallergic/anti-inflammatory agents.
Here we summarize antiallergic/anti-inflammatory effects of helminths together along with our own study of the effects of Schistosoma mansoni on Th17-dependent experimental arthritis.
We also discuss possible mechanisms of helminth-induced suppression according to the recent advances of immunology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osada, Yoshio& Kanazawa, Tamotsu. 2010. Parasitic Helminths : New Weapons against Immunological Disorders. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495249
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osada, Yoshio& Kanazawa, Tamotsu. Parasitic Helminths : New Weapons against Immunological Disorders. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495249
American Medical Association (AMA)
Osada, Yoshio& Kanazawa, Tamotsu. Parasitic Helminths : New Weapons against Immunological Disorders. Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495249
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495249