Role of Macrophages in the Altered Epithelial Function during a Type 2 Immune Response Induced by En...
Role of Macrophages in the Altered Epithelial Function during a Type 2 Immune Response Induced by Enteric Nematode Infection
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Parasitic enteric nematodes induce a type 2 immune response characterized by increased production of Th2 cytokines, IL-4 and IL-13, and recruitment of alternatively activated macrophages (M2) to the site of infection. Nematode infection is associated with changes in epithelial permeability and inhibition of sodium-linked glucose absorption, but the...
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Role of Macrophages in the Altered Epithelial Function during a Type 2 Immune Response Induced by Enteric Nematode Infection
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1491323999
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1491323999
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0084763
