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Diversity and dialogue in immunity to helminths.
Nature reviews. Immunology - 1 Jun 2011
Allen Judith E, Maizels Rick M
Abstract excerpt
The vertebrate immune system has evolved in concert with a broad range of infectious agents, including ubiquitous helminth (worm) parasites. The constant pressure of helminth infections has been a powerful force in shaping not only how immunity is initiated and maintained, but also how the body self-regulates and controls untoward immune responses to minimize overall harm. In this Review, we discuss recent...
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