Biology of tegument associated IgG-Fc and C3 receptors in Schistosoma mansoni

Mechanisms by which schistosomes escape host immune responses are reviewed, with particular emphasis regarding the possible contribution of host or host-like Fc and C3 receptors on adult parasites.

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Published in:Journal of chemical ecology 1986-08, Vol.12 (8), p.1833-1841
Main Authors: KEMP, W. M, TARLETON, R. L, MCGUINNESS, T. B, RASMUSSEN, K. R, DEVINE, D. V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases caused by trematodes
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Helminthic diseases
Infectious diseases
Invertebrates
Medical sciences
Nemathelminthia. Plathelmintha
Parasitic diseases
Physiology. Development
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosomiases
Tropical medicine
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Summary:Mechanisms by which schistosomes escape host immune responses are reviewed, with particular emphasis regarding the possible contribution of host or host-like Fc and C3 receptors on adult parasites.
ISSN:0098-0331
1573-1561
DOI:10.1007/BF01022387