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Role of IL ‐4 R α during acute schistosomiasis in mice
Author(s) -
Ndlovu H.,
Brombacher F.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
parasite immunology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.795
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1365-3024
pISSN - 0141-9838
DOI - 10.1111/pim.12080
Subject(s) - schistosomiasis , biology , immunology , schistosoma mansoni , immunity , immune system , cytokine , host (biology) , host resistance , transgene , genetically modified mouse , helminths , genetics , gene
Summary Schistosomiasis is an important parasitic disease that causes major host morbidity and mortality in endemic areas. Research conducted in mouse models of schistosomiasis has provided great insights and understanding of how host protective immunity is orchestrated and key cellular populations involved in this process. Earlier studies using cytokine‐deficient mice demonstrated the importance of IL ‐4 and IL ‐10 in mediating host survival during acute schistosomiasis. Subsequent studies employing transgenic mice carrying cell‐specific deletion of IL ‐4 R α generated using the C re / L ox P recombination system have been instrumental in providing more in‐depth understanding of the mechanisms conferring host resistance to S chistosoma mansoni infection. In this review, we will summarize the contributions of IL ‐4/ IL ‐13‐responsive cellular populations in host resistance during acute schistosomiasis and their role in limiting tissue pathology.