Article
[Genetic control of hypereosinophilias].
Medecine tropicale : revue du Corps de sante colonial - 1 Jan 1998
Granel B, Disdier P, Schleinitz N, Chevillard C, Harle J R, Dessein A, Weiller P J
Abstract excerpt
Polynuclear eosinophils play a major role in host defense against infectious diseases and especially helminthiasis. Onset of hypereosinophilia can be attributed to two mechanisms which can occur separately or in combination. The first mechanism involves enhancement of medullary production and differentiation of eosinophils. The second is prolonged life span of eosinophils. Response to eosinophils depends on...
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