Signal Transducers and Activators of Transcription (STAT) Family Members in Helminth Infections

<p>Helminth parasites are a diverse group of multicellular organisms. Despite their heterogeneity, helminths share many common characteristics, such as the modulation of the immune system of their hosts towards a permissive state that favors their development. They induce strong Th2-like respo...

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Main Author: Mireya Becerra-D&#237;az, H&#233;ctor Valderrama-Carvajal, Luis I. Terrazas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ivyspring International Publisher 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biological Sciences
Online Access:http://www.biolsci.org/v07p1371.htm