Complement and parasitic trematodes

Z. Fishelson*

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Abstract

The complement (C) system acts as a barrier to protect our bodies against invading pathogens. It may react to cytophilic antibodies or directly to foreign molecules presented by the intruder. As well as their cytotoxic activity, C components can attract and attach leucocytes to the surface of the foreign body, and activate them to kill it. Zvi Fishelson describes various strategies used by a parasitic trematode to escape immune damage in the face of potent immune surveillance by C and other effector mechanisms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)19-25
Number of pages7
JournalParasitology Today
Volume5
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1989
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
Barecha Foundation
Rockefeller Foundation

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