| antibodies, helminth | Antibodies produced by human or animal cells following clinical or experimental exposure to parasitic helminth antigens. The IgE class of immunoglobulins is usually formed and released, but IgG, IgM, and IgA may also occur. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| antigens, helminth | Any part or derivative of a helminth that elicits an immune reaction. The most commonly seen helminth antigens are those of the schistosomes. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genes, helminth | The hereditary material of helminths. (12 Dec 1998) |
| genes, structural, helminth | DNA sequences that code for RNA and for the proteins required for the enzymatic and structural function of helminthic cells. (12 Dec 1998) |
| RNA, helminth | Ribonucleic acid in helminths having regulatory and catalytic roles as well as involvement in protein synthesis. (12 Dec 1998) |
| helminth | Any parasitic worm, though it usually refers to one living in the intestines of a vertebrate animal. (09 Oct 1997) |
| helminth proteins | Proteins found in any species of helminth. (12 Dec 1998) |
| DNA, helminth | Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of helminths. (12 Dec 1998) |