- Molecular and biochemical characterization of hemoglobinase, a cysteine proteinase, in Paragonimus westermani
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Choi JH, Lee JH, Yu HS, Jeong HJ, Kim J, Hong YC, Kong HH, Chung DI
- KMID: 1720517
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2006 Sep;44(3):187-196.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2006.44.3.187
The mammalian trematode Paragonimus westermani is a typical digenetic parasite, which can cause paragonimiasis in humans. Host tissues and blood cells are important sources of nutrients for development, growth and... -
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- Degranulation of human eosinophils induced by Paragonimus westermani-secreted protease
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Shin MH, Chung YB, Kita H
- KMID: 1720497
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2005 Mar;43(1):33-37.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2005.43.1.33
Eosinophil degranulation is considered to be a key effector function for the killing of helminthic worms and tissue inflammation at worm-infected lesion sites. However, relatively little data are available with... -
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- A 27 kDa Cysteine Protease Secreted by Newly Excysted Paragonimus westermani Metacercariae Induces Superoxide Anion Production and Degranulation of Human Eosinophils
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Chung YB, Kita H, Shin MH
- KMID: 1089470
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2008 Jun;46(2):95-99.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2008.46.2.95
Eosinophil degranulation plays a crucial role in tissue inflammatory reactions associated with helminth parasitic nfections and allergic diseases. Paragonimus westermani, a lung fluke causing human paragonimiasis, secretes a large amount... -
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