Role of eosinophils

ROLE OF EOSINOPHILS

  • Refer previous notes on eosinophils. Eosinophils are attracted to sites of mast cell degranulation and can degranulate releasing their own mediators.
  • Allergy is indicated by eosinophils. Slight increase in the number of eosinophils is viewed seriously as it indicates allergic reaction.
  • Eosinophils have a soothing action because they contain enzymes which nullify histamines, serotonin etc.
  • Hence eosinophilia is a favorable reaction.
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