免疫疾患と免疫療法
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概要

Short Note on Helminthic Immunotherapy

Martin J Menon

The patient is inoculated with specific parasite intestinal
nematodes in helminthic therapy (or other helminths). Trichuris
suis ova, commonly known as pig whipworm eggs; Necator
americanus, commonly known as hookworms; Trichuris
trichiura ova, commonly known as human whipworm eggs; and
Hymenolepis diminuta, commonly known as rat tapeworm
cysticerci, are among the organisms currently being studied for
their potential use as treatment.
According to certain studies, helminths have evolved alongside
their hosts over millions of years. As a result, they've learnt the
art of suppressing and changing their hosts' immune responses.
The body's early immunological response is weakened by a
parasite infection. In other situations, however, these immune
system alterations can benefit the host by lowering overall
inflammation. One of the reasons why some scientists are
interested in helminth therapy is because of this benefit.