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Eosinophil

Eosinophils have been considered end-stage cells involved in host protection against parasites. However, numerous lines of evidence have now changed this perspective by showing that eosinophils are pleiotropic multifunctional leukocytes involved in initiation and propagation of diverse inflammatory responses, as well as modulators of innate and adaptive immunity.

Ref:
Rothenberg ME, Hogan SP. The eosinophil. Annu Rev Immunol. 2006;24:147-74. doi: 10.1146/annurev.immunol.24.021605.090720. PMID: 16551246.

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Added on Jun 5, 2022 by Barbara Van De Keer
Edited on Mar 13, 2023 by Barbara Van De Keer

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