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Are humanized IgE reporter systems potential game changers in serological diagnosis of human parasitic infection?
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Parasitology Research . Apr2022, Vol. 121 Issue 4, p1137-1144. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is thought to have evolved to protect mammalian hosts against parasitic infections or toxins and plays a central role in the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and therapy of IgE-mediated allergy. Despite the prominence of IgE responses in most parasitic infections, and in stark contrast to its use in the diagnosis of allergy, this isotype is almost completely unexploited for parasite diagnosis. Here, we discuss the perceived or real limitations of IgE-based diagnosis in parasitology and suggest that the recent creation of a new generation of very sensitive cellular IgE-based reporters may represent a powerful new diagnostic platform, but needs to be based on a very careful choice of diagnostic allergens. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *PARASITIC diseases
*IMMUNOGLOBULIN E
*DIAGNOSIS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09320113
- Volume :
- 121
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Parasitology Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 156156885
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07352-z