Compounds released by Eosinophils Flashcards
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1
Q
broadly speaking, the two compounds released by eosinophils
A
enzymes and toxic protein
2
Q
what are the enzymes released by eosinophils?
A
peroxidase (toxic to targets and releases histamine)
collagenase (targets CT)
matrix metalloproteinase-9 (degrades protein matrix)
3
Q
what are the toxic proteins released by eosinophils?
A
major basic protein (toxic to parasites and mammalian cells)
cationic protein (toxic to parasites)
neurotoxin
