Mostly found in the tissue. Half-life 8-12 d. responds to parasitic infection and allergies. Bi lobes nucleus. Receptors to chemokines antibodies and complement. Attracted to chemokines like CCL11. Kill parasites using granule components like MBP, ECP and EPOx. Helps maintain blood flow. Granule plasminogen used in clot breakdown. Histamine used in inflammation. Made from GMP with G-CSF, IL-2 &3 and C/EbPa.