Whipworm and roundworm infections
Trichuriasis and ascariasis are neglected tropical diseases caused by the gastrointestinal
dwelling nematodes Trichuris trichiura (a whipworm) and Ascaris lumbricoides (a …
dwelling nematodes Trichuris trichiura (a whipworm) and Ascaris lumbricoides (a …
Recent advances in type-2-cell-mediated immunity: insights from helminth infection
NL Harris - Immunity, 2017 - cell.com
Type-2-cell-mediated immune responses play a critical role in mediating both host-
resistance and disease-tolerance mechanisms during helminth infections. Recently, type 2 …
resistance and disease-tolerance mechanisms during helminth infections. Recently, type 2 …
The porcine innate immune system: an update
KH Mair, C Sedlak, T Käser, A Pasternak… - Developmental & …, 2014 - Elsevier
Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing interest and demand for pigs in
biomedical research. Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) are closely related to humans …
biomedical research. Domestic pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) are closely related to humans …
First responders: innate immunity to helminths
JM Inclan-Rico, MC Siracusa - Trends in parasitology, 2018 - cell.com
Helminth infections represent a significant public health concern resulting in devastating
morbidity and economic consequences across the globe. Helminths migrate through …
morbidity and economic consequences across the globe. Helminths migrate through …
A polyphenol-enriched diet and Ascaris suum infection modulate mucosal immune responses and gut microbiota composition in pigs
Polyphenols are a class of bioactive plant secondary metabolites that are thought to have
beneficial effects on gut health, such as modulation of mucosal immune and inflammatory …
beneficial effects on gut health, such as modulation of mucosal immune and inflammatory …
Anthelmintic activity of trans-cinnamaldehyde and A- and B-type proanthocyanidins derived from cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and
antimicrobial properties, but effects on parasitic worms of the intestine have not been …
antimicrobial properties, but effects on parasitic worms of the intestine have not been …
Th2-biased immune responses to body migrating Ascaris larvae in primary infection are associated with pathology but not protection
LE Elizalde-Velázquez, J Schlosser-Brandenburg… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Helminth infections lead to an overdispersion of the parasites in humans as well as in
animals. We asked whether early immune responses against migrating Ascaris larvae are …
animals. We asked whether early immune responses against migrating Ascaris larvae are …
The framework for human host immune responses to four types of parasitic infections and relevant key JAK/STAT signaling
TH Wen, KW Tsai, YJ Wu, MT Liao, KC Lu… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The human host immune responses to parasitic infections are complex. They can be
categorized into four immunological pathways mounted against four types of parasitic …
categorized into four immunological pathways mounted against four types of parasitic …
In silico design of a polypeptide as a vaccine candidate against ascariasis
FMD Evangelista, AHM van Vliet, SP Lawton… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Ascariasis is the most prevalent zoonotic helminthic disease worldwide, and is responsible
for nutritional deficiencies, particularly hindering the physical and neurological development …
for nutritional deficiencies, particularly hindering the physical and neurological development …
Dietary fiber sources and non-starch polysaccharide-degrading enzymes modify mucin expression and the immune profile of the swine ileum
Due to their complex chemical and physical properties, the effects and mechanisms of action
of natural sources of dietary fiber on the intestine are unclear. Pigs are commonly fed high …
of natural sources of dietary fiber on the intestine are unclear. Pigs are commonly fed high …