function
What do eosinophils release to control information?
enzymes
What makes up an eosinophils cell membrane?
composed of a lipid bilayer
what is the abbreviation for Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
EOE
How do they fight parasites?
release toxic chemicals
What do the actin filaments/microtubules do?
engulfs/digests small particles
What is EOE?
inflamed esophagus from eosinophil build up
When do they release inflammatory mediators?
during allergic reactions
What does the ER do?
synthesizes proteins and processes them before packed into secretory vesicles
What is EOE triggered by?
allergies/immune response
Main function of eosinophils
moving to inflamed cells and killing the bad things
What does the golgi do?
packages and sorts the proteins, role in the final modification of proteins
Who is EOE common in?
both children and adults
toxic granules
What is the mitochondria crucial for?
synthesis of ATP (needed for movement and activation)
What is treatment for EOE?
diet changes/steroids