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Adaptive Immunity to Parasites (view source)

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*Enhancing macrophage phagocytosis

*Involvement in antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity

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The humoral response involves the production of [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]]. It is stimulated by [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] producing IL-4 ([[Innate Immune System|innate response]]). It also includes isotype switching of [[Lymphocytes#B Cells|B cells]] to produce [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]].

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The humoral response to parasitic worms involves the production of [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]]. It is stimulated by [[Mast Cells|mast cells]] producing IL-4 ([[Innate Immune System|innate response]]). It also includes isotype switching of [[Lymphocytes#B Cells|B cells]] to produce [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]].

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