Accessory
Cells - Eosinophils
Specific Cell Characteristics: cont=d
2.Accessory cells - continued
˜ Characteristics and functions of each cell
line:
eEosinophil
characteristics:
Uexpress
surface receptors for Fc portion of IgE antibody.
eEosinophil
functions:
Uact as Aeffector cells@ for immune response to parasites.
Uact as Aeffector cells@ in allergic reactions
Umost
effective in destroying large antigens such as helminthes (worms).
Ugrowth &
differentiation is stimulated by T-cell cytokines.
