Interleukin-4: production by mast cell lines and by non-B, non-T cells

S. Z. Ben-Sasson, G. le Gros, M. Plaut, D. Conrad, F. D. Finkelman, W. E. Paul

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Abstract

A short section in this chapter discusses the effect of Nippostrongylus brasiliensis infection on the interleukin 4 (IL-4) producing capacity of non-B, non-T cells in BALB/c mice. The infected mice show large increases (∼300 fold) in serum IgE levels, which are completely blocked by treatment with anti-IL4 antibody. There is a large increase in the percentage of spleen cells in the non-B, non-T compartment (up to 25%), marked increases in the IL4 producing capacity of the non-B, non-T cells (∼50 fold) and increased spleen sizes (∼2 fold).
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication Molecular aspects of immune response and infectious diseases
EditorsH. Kiyono, E. Jirillo, C. De Simone
Place of PublicationNew York
PublisherRaven Press
Pages11–18
Volume1
ISBN (Print)0-88167-686-1
StatePublished - 1990

Publication series

Name Advances in Host Defense Mechanisms
Volume1

Bibliographical note

CABI Record Number: 19910874288

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