Eosinophil count in nasal mucosa is more suitable than the number of ICAM-1-positive nasal epithelial cells to evaluate the severity of house dust mite-sensitive allergic rhinitis: a clinical correlation study.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Venom immunotherapy (VIT) is considered to be the gold-standard treatment for patients with Hymenoptera venom allergy. Data regarding VIT in bee venom (BV) allergic patients are scarce. AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome of VIT in patients with exclusive BV allergy and to try to define ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Rosman Y,Nashef F,Cohen-Engler A,Meir-Shafrir K,Lachover-Roth I,Confino-Cohen R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cow's milk protein allergy (CMA) is the most common type of food allergy in childhood and exclusion diet is a challenge for patients. OBJECTIVE:The study aim was to investigate the frequency of tolerance to baked foods containing milk and evaluate immediate skin prick test (SPT) and specific IgEs for diff...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Vilar LK,Araújo FA,Santos TP,Menezes TT,Cheik MF,Segundo GRS

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic conjunctivitis is characterized by itchy, watery and swollen eyes which occur in response to exposure to seasonal or environmental allergens. The early phase reaction of allergic conjunctivitis is primarily mediated by mast cell degranulation while the late phase reaction is driven by Th2 cells and ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Stebbins KJ,Broadhead AR,Musiyenko A,Barik S,Scott JM,Truong YP,Stearns BA,Hutchinson JH,Prasit P,Evans JF,Lorrain DS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The European tick, Argas reflexus, is an urban pest parasitizing urban pigeons and may cause a wide range of allergic reactions. METHODS:Specific IgE to A. reflexus, SDS-PAGE and IgE immunoblotting, performed with tick extract, were carried out in the sera of 6 patients who reported allergic reactions after...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Rolla G,Nebiolo F,Marsico P,Guida G,Bigo P,Riva G,Zanotta S

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study concerned the way in which eosinophils adhere to their surroundings. Many fibrils were seen to adhere to the cell membrane of eosinophils migrating into the submucosa. Those eosinophils migrating into the epithelial layer adhered to the epithelial cells in 2 different ways: through the thin filaments bridgi...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Watanabe K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Omalizumab, an anti-immunoglobulin E (IgE) monoclonal antibody, inhibits the binding of circulating IgE to mast cells and basophils, resulting in fewer episodes of airway inflammation, asthma symptoms and exacerbations in patients with severe allergic asthma. Treatment of patients with asthma using omalizuma...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Mizuma H,Tanaka A,Uchida Y,Fujiwara A,Manabe R,Furukawa H,Kuwahara N,Fukuda Y,Kimura T,Jinno M,Ohta S,Yamamoto M,Matsukura S,Adachi M,Sagara H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to investigate lymphocyte adhesion to Kupffer cells as a component of an immune-mediated mechanism for halothane hepatitis. METHODS:Kupffer cells were isolated from guinea pigs exposed to 1.0% halothane/40% oxygen and cultured with various synthetic antigens (trifluoroacetyl-pr...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Furst SM,Gandolfi AJ

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The case of a 46-year-old man with a chronic cough with sputum eosinophilia (atopic cough) caused by Trichosporon cutaneum serotype II (Trichosporon asahii) is reported. The diagnosis was made with the inhalation challenge test with T. asahii antigen. He was admitted for the diagnosis and treatment of a severe nonprod...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Ogawa H,Fujimura M,Amaike S,Nishiura Y,Nakagawa-Yoshida K,Suga M,Ando M,Matsuda T

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes (iIELs) play an important role in intestinal innate immunity and oral immune tolerance. To compare the differences in gene expression between murine iIELs and splenic T lymphocytes, we established the cDNA subtractive library of iIELs and analyzed the iIELs special gene...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Ma C,Xu C,Duan L,He W

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hereditary angioedema (HAE) with C1 inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency is a rare autosomal dominant disease. Although the first symptoms can appear in childhood, the diagnosis's delay has a strong impact on the patient's quality of life. We analyzed clinical and laboratory characteristics and the drug therapy o...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Araújo-Simões J,Boanova AGP,Constantino-Silva RN,Fragnan NTML,Pinto JA,Minafra FG,Gonçalves RF,Valle SRD,Alonso MLO,Dortas SD,Goudouris ES,Rêgo-Silva AM,Marques MM,Serpa FS,Chong-Neto HJ,Nelson RF,Mansour E,Moreira IF,

更新日期：2021-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Superoxide (O2-) and nitric oxide (NO) production by polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMNs) and monocytes in patients with liver cirrhosis were evaluated. PMNs obtained from cirrhotic patients were less effective than those from controls in producing O2- after stimulation with opsonized zymosan, while they were more effec...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Masini E,Mugnai L,Foschi M,Laffi G,Gentilini P,Mannaioni PF

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sensitivity to the mite Blomia tropicalis is related to asthma in tropical climates, but correlates of sensitivity to B. tropicalis and its relationship to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus sensitivity have not been widely examined in families with asthma. The main objective of this study was to determine preva...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Manolio TA,Barnes KC,Naidu RP,Levett PN,Beaty TH,Wilson AF

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a great need to develop a method for making an accurate and reliable in vitro diagnosis of adverse hypersensitivity reactions to drugs. We measured the amount of sulfidoleukotriene (sLT) released from the peripheral blood leukocytes obtained from 25 patients who developed hypersensitivity reactions following ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Kubota Y,Imayama S,Toshitani A,Miyahara H,Tanahashi T,Uemura Y,Koga T,Sugawara N,Kurimoto F,Hata K

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Penicillins and cephalosporins are the most frequent causes of hypersensitivity reactions (HRs) to drugs in children. Among cephalosporins for intravenous use, ceftriaxone (CT) is the most frequently prescribed in Italy. The aims of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic methods for CT hypersensitivity...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Mori F,Liccioli G,Piccorossi A,Sarti L,Barni S,Giovannini M,Azzari C,Manfredi M,Novembre E

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IgE is a key mediator in allergic diseases. However, in strong contrast to other antibody isotypes, many details of the composition of the human IgE repertoire are poorly defined. The low levels of human IgE in the circulation and the rarity of IgE-producing B cells are important reasons for this lack of knowledge. In...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Gadermaier E,Levin M,Flicker S,Ohlin M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant increase in the incidence of allergy and asthma has been observed during the past decades. The background of this phenomenon has not been well explained, but changes in lifestyle and habits are heavily discussed as contributing factors. Among these is a too clean environment, which may predispose individ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Zaknun D,Schroecksnadel S,Kurz K,Fuchs D

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune disorders are considered to be associated with a Th1 immune response while allergic diseases with a Th2 response. We carried out a study to determine whether there is an inverse relationship between allergic diseases in IgE-sensitized children or positive skin-prick test reactions to allergens and...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Caffarelli C,Cavagni G,Pierdomenico R,Chiari G,Spattini A,Vanelli M

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Although still controversial, drug provocation tests (DPTs) are considered by many as the gold standard for diagnosis of drug hypersensitivity. No studies have addressed the opinion of patients submitted to DPT. We aimed to determine patient satisfaction with diagnostic DPT and their perception of it...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Gomes ER,Kvedariene V,Demoly P,Bousquet PJ

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:DNA immunization and protein immunization with CpG motifs as adjuvants represent promising approaches in allergen-specific immunotherapy. OBJECTIVE:We investigated the effect of coinjection or prepriming with CpG-ODN on Th2-type responses induced by gene gun and protein immunization. METHODS:BALB/c mice we...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Hochreiter R,Hartl A,Freund J,Valenta R,Ferreira F,Thalhamer J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent data suggest that stem cell factor (SCF or c-kit ligand, KL) is a major regulator of human mast cells (MCs). In the present study, MCs derived from the lung (n = 8), uterus (n = 14) and heart (n = 4) were analyzed for expression of c-kit receptor and for responses to recombinant SCF. MCs of all organs tested we...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Sperr WR,Czerwenka K,Mundigler G,Müller MR,Semper H,Klappacher G,Glogar HD,Lechner K,Valent P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of the importance of cytokines in the regulation of allergic inflammation, we investigated the effects of SCF, IL-3, IL-5 and GM-CSF on immunological histamine release from sensitized human lung fragments as well as human leukocytes. SCF (0.2-20 ng/ml) caused a concentration-related enhancement of anti-IgE (1/...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Louis R,Dowlati A,Weber T,Bury T,Corhay JL,Radermecker MF

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Airway closure is frequently observed in human asthma. However, limited information exists on the factors that cause this condition. In this study, an allergic cynomolgus monkey model was used to characterize the condition of airway closure and assess the contribution of histamine H1 receptors to this respon...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Skeans S,Lamca JE,House A,Celly CS,Hey JA,Chapman RW

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pollen are monitored in Europe by a network of about 400 pollen traps, all operated manually. To date, automated pollen monitoring has only been feasible in areas with limited variability in pollen species. There is a need for rapid reporting of airborne pollen as well as for alleviating the workload of manu...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Oteros J,Pusch G,Weichenmeier I,Heimann U,Möller R,Röseler S,Traidl-Hoffmann C,Schmidt-Weber C,Buters JT

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In a subgroup of patients with atopic eczema (AE), aeroallergens are relevant eliciting factors. The atopy patch test (APT) was proposed as inflammation model for AE. OBJECTIVE:It was the aim of this study to investigate the effect of pretreatment with 1% pimecrolimus cream (Elidel) on the APT and skin pric...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Weissenbacher S,Traidl-Hoffmann C,Eyerich K,Katzer K,Braeutigam M,Loeffler H,Hofmann H,Behrendt H,Ring J,Darsow U

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We analyzed the T cell activation potency and the IgE-binding properties (allergenicity) of nine isoforms of Bet v 1, the major allergen of birch pollen. METHODS:The capacity of recombinant Bet v 1 isoforms to bind serum IgE from allergic patients was evaluated by immunoblot experiments and skin prick tests...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Ferreira F,Hirthenlehner K,Briza P,Breiteneder H,Scheiner O,Kraft D,Breitenbach M,Ebner C

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) represents an important source of weed pollen allergens. The objectives of the present study were (i) to analyze the IgE binding profiles in a group of mugwort-allergic patients, (ii) to identify individual marker allergens crucial for the diagnosis of mugwort allergy and (iii) t...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Oberhuber C,Ma Y,Wopfner N,Gadermaier G,Dedic A,Niggemann B,Maderegger B,Gruber P,Ferreira F,Scheiner O,Hoffmann-Sommergruber K

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe refractory atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, debilitating condition that is associated with elevated serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels. Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC) and OX40 ligand (OX40L) are important immunologic factors involved in the p...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Iyengar SR,Hoyte EG,Loza A,Bonaccorso S,Chiang D,Umetsu DT,Nadeau KC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Shrimp sensitization is common in the general population, but the presence of symptoms is only moderately related to sensitization. A point still at issue is which in vivo and/or in vitro tests (food challenge, component-resolved diagnosis, house dust mite [HDM] sensitization) can help in distinguishing shri...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Farioli L,Losappio LM,Giuffrida MG,Pravettoni V,Micarelli G,Nichelatti M,Scibilia J,Mirone C,Cavallarin L,Lamberti C,Balossi LG,Pastorello EA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the effect of NZ-107 in a number of animal models of anaphylactic bronchoconstriction. In conscious guinea pigs, pretreated with indomethacin, pyrilamine and propranolol, passively sensitized with heterologous anti serum, NZ-107 in doses of 10-30 mg/kg per os inhibited the aerosolized antigen-induced cough ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Iwama T,Shikada K,Yamamoto A,Sakashita M,Hibi M,Tanaka S

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Previous studies have indicated that colitis increases intestinal permeability to food antigens. This condition also generates an immunoreactive milieu in the gut, which may exacerbate or counteract allergy reactions. This, along with the fact that both colitis and allergy are being codiagnosed more frequent...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Cueto-Sola M,Bailon E,Utrilla P,Rodríguez-Ruiz J,Garrido-Mesa N,Zarzuelo A,Xaus J,Gálvez J,Comalada M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00