[Research advances of interleukin-15 in anti-parasitic infection]

Interleukin-15 (IL-15) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine and also a chemotactic factor for a variety of immune cells, which participates in and regulates the inflammatory response and immune response to organisms. Up to now, the molecular structure and receptor of IL-15 have been widely researched, with important advances in its signal transduction way. However, its application in parasitology is still a relatively new topic. This article summarizes the latest research development of IL-15 in anti-parasitic infection, prospects its mechanism and application.