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Molecular and cellular properties of eosinophils

A review

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Summary

This review summarizes the eosinophil’s affector and effector mechanisms, emphasizes their biochemical aspects, and details their function in certain immunologic and parasitic conditions.

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Smith, J.A. Molecular and cellular properties of eosinophils. La Ricerca Clin. Lab. 11, 181–193 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02890524

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