Macrophages and parasites: Mortal enemies or partners in crime?

The mammalian immune system has evolved to protect our body from a wide variety of dangers. Fending off pathogens is a major function and under most circumstances it does so efficiently and effectively. However, parasitic pathogens have developed effective means to dampen and abuse the immune system...

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Published in:Parasite immunology 2020-07, Vol.42 (7), p.e12725-n/a
Main Author: Rückerl, Dominik
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
cell
macrophage
Macrophages
parasite
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Summary:The mammalian immune system has evolved to protect our body from a wide variety of dangers. Fending off pathogens is a major function and under most circumstances it does so efficiently and effectively. However, parasitic pathogens have developed effective means to dampen and abuse the immune system in order to establish themselves within a host.
ISSN:0141-9838
1365-3024
DOI:10.1111/pim.12725