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Regulation of immunity and allergy by helminth parasites
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There is increasing interest in helminth parasite modulation of the immune system, both from the fundamental perspective of the “arms race” between host and parasite, and equally importantly, to understand if parasites offer new pathways to abate and control untoward immune responses in humans. This article reviews the epidemiological and experimental evidence for parasite down‐regulation of host immunity and immunopathology, in allergy and other immune disorders, and recent progress towards defining the mechanisms and molecular mediators which parasites exploit in order to modulate their host. Among these are novel products that interfere with epithelial cell alarmins, dendritic cell activation, macrophage function and T‐cell responsiveness through the promotion of an immunoregulatory environment. These modulatory effects assist parasites to establish and survive, while dampening immune reactivity to allergens, autoantigens and microbiome determinants.
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“Conversely, certain parasites, such as Schistosoma mansoni, can modulate the host immune system by inducing regulatory T cells and anti-inflammatory cytokines, thereby reducing allergic inflammation (Layland et al. 2013; Maizels 2020; Stevenson et al. 2022).”
From Parasites and allergies: a complex bidirectional relationship from evolutionary origins to modern therapeutics (2026) · cites this paper as Maizels 2020
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“Some studies suggest that protozoan exposure may, in selected contexts, reduce allergic sensitization by promoting Th1-type immune responses and suppressing Th2-mediated inflammation,however, this should be regarded as context-dependent rather than a predominant or universal effect (Fenoy et al. 2015; Korb et al. 2020; Maizels 2020).”
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“It should also be emphasized that none of these hypotheses has been fully confirmed, and current evidence highlights the complexity of interactions between endoparasites, ectoparasites, microorganisms, and the human immune system (Maizels 2020; Perkin and Strachan 2022).”
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“Interestingly, parasitic worms can also influence the gut microbiome, which plays a key role in immune health.”
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“Contrary to the common belief that all parasites cause dysbiosis (an imbalance in the gut microbiome), some helminths may actually promote a more diverse and balanced microbial environment”
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“Beyond specific extracts, studies have also investigated parasite body fluids, which were found to inhibit the development of allergic mucosal inflammation by affecting dendritic cell and macrophage function”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Maizels, R. M.
- Venue
- Allergy
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2019-07-18
- Volume
- 75
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 524-534
- ISSN
- 0105-4538
- 1398-9995
- Cited by
- 162
- References
- 11
- Language
- en
- Funders
- Wellcome Trust (106122)
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