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	In the case of eosinophils, a parasite must be coated by IgE. Many FcεR on the eosinophil will bind to these IgE, which will cause the eosinophil to release its toxic granules to kill the parasite.		In the case of eosinophils, a parasite must be coated by IgE. Many FcεR on the eosinophil will bind to these IgE, which will cause the eosinophil to release its toxic granules to kill the parasite.
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