Eosinophilic leukocytes function in host protection against parasitic worms. In turn,
helminthic parasites harbor specific molecules to evade or paralyze eosinophil-associated …

The intestinal nematode Heligmosomoides bakeri has undergone 2 name changes during
the last 4 decades. Originally, the name conferred on the organism in the early 20th century …

The murine parasite Heligmosomoides polygyrus is a convenient experimental model to
study immune responses and pathology associated with gastrointestinal nematode …

Eosinophil numbers are highly elevated during helminth infections and a range of allergic
and inflammatory disorders, but eosinophils are also present in several tissues in the …

Heligmosomoides polygyrus bakeri (Hpb) infection in mice is a convenient model for
studying the pathophysiology and immunology of gastrointestinal (GI) helminth infection …

Parasitic helminths are recognised as master modulators of the host immune system. This
has led to them being considered as a novel therapy for human diseases associated with …

Eosinophil migration as key feature of helminth infection is increased during infection with
filarial nematodes. In a mouse model of filariasis, we investigated the role of the eosinophil …

Saponins of marigold (Calendula officinalis), in particular derivatives of 3-O-
monoglucuronide of oleanolic acid, are able to reduce infectivity of Heligmosomoides …

This chapter examines the relationship between atopic disorders and parasitic infections.
Atopy is an exaggerated IgE-mediated Type-1 immune response in predisposed individuals …

In this study, we evaluated the effect chronic helminth infection has on allergic disease in
mice previously sensitized to OVA. Ten weeks of infection with Litomosoides sigmodontis …