Preparation of patient-related allergens for hyposensitization. Qualitative aspects.

abstract：:Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is a member of the IL-1 cytokine family, which includes IL-1 and IL-18, and is considered to be important for host defense against nematodes by inducing Th2 cytokine production via the IL-33 receptor. IL-33 receptor is a heterodimer of IL-1 receptor-like 1 (IL-1RL1; also called ST2, T1, Der4, an...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ohno T,Morita H,Arae K,Matsumoto K,Nakae S

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several epidemiology studies have found an increase in the major cockroach allergen Bla g 2 with reported pesticide use. AIMS OF THE STUDY:Our aim was to investigate the effect on the excretion of Bla g 1 and Bla g 2 allergens by cockroaches exposed to sub-lethal doses of the pesticides, boric acid and hydr...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Zhang YC,Perzanowski MS,Chew GL

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The function of skin mast cells has been well documented in IgE-mediated allergic reactions, whereas other mast cell functions are poorly defined. This study aimed at identifying novel mast cell proteins by proteome analysis of primary human skin mast cells. METHODS:The proteome of skin mast cells was compa...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Gschwandtner M,Paulitschke V,Mildner M,Brunner PM,Hacker S,Eisenwort G,Sperr WR,Valent P,Gerner C,Tschachler E

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Climate therapy has been used for decades in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), but evidence of its effectiveness has not yet been assessed systematically. A systematic literature search in Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane library was performed to identify all original studies concerning alpine climate treatmen...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Fieten KB,Weststrate AC,van Zuuren EJ,Bruijnzeel-Koomen CA,Pasmans SG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind double-placebo study 10 asthmatics exercised on a treadmill after treatment for 1 week with placebo, or ketotifen 1 mg twice daily, or SCG 10 mg four times daily. The post-exercise percentage fall in FEV1 after SCG but not after ketotifen was significantly smaller than after placebo. A 1-week treatme...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Tan WC,Lim TK

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kiwifruit is an important cause of food allergy. A high amount of a protein with a molecular mass compatible with that of Bet v 1 was observed in the kiwifruit extract. OBJECTIVE:To identify and characterize kirola, the 17-kDa protein of green kiwifruit (Act d 11). METHODS:Act d 11 was purified from green ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： D'Avino R,Bernardi ML,Wallner M,Palazzo P,Camardella L,Tuppo L,Alessandri C,Breiteneder H,Ferreira F,Ciardiello MA,Mari A

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:WHO guidelines advocate breastfeeding for 6 months, and EAACI guideline recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 4-6 months. However, evidence for breastfeeding to prevent asthma and allergic disease is conflicting. We examined whether following recommended breastfeeding guidelines alters the long-term risks o...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Bion V,Lockett GA,Soto-Ramírez N,Zhang H,Venter C,Karmaus W,Holloway JW,Arshad SH

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Basophil histamine release by P. aeruginosa standard antigen was examined in cystic fibrosis patients chronically infected with mucoid P. aeruginosa (CF +P) and with pronounced antibody response against these bacteria, and in patients without P. aeruginosa infection (CF +P). All the patients showed eosinophil counts a...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Skov PS,Norn S,Schiøtz PO,Permin H,Høiby N

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed an antigen- and isotype-specific ELISA for the rapid detection of native serum immune complexes (IC). It is a sandwich assay, in which a solid phase antigen-specific capture antibody selectively binds the antigen-specific IC via the antigen. The isotype of the bound IC is then identified using an enzyme-l...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Bell SJ,Potter PC

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is a characteristic feature of asthma, it is also frequently present in allergic rhinitis (AR). However, the pathogenesis of AHR is unclear and the roles of cytokines in the airway have not been well established in AR. We sought to compare cytokine mRNA levels in the...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Sohn SW,Lee HS,Park HW,Chang YS,Kim YK,Cho SH,Kim YY,Min KU

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Allergic asthma is associated with airway inflammation and dysfunction of pulmonary surfactant. Because surfactant proteins (SP) account for immunomodulatory functions as well as biophysical functions, we hypothesized that the allergic response in asthma might be accompanied by a dysregulation of SPs. METHO...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Erpenbeck VJ,Schmidt R,Günther A,Krug N,Hohlfeld JM

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nasal allergen challenge (NAC) is a useful tool for the diagnosis of allergic rhinitis (AR) and local allergic rhinitis (LAR) and might serve to design and monitor allergen immunotherapy. Nevertheless, data about its safety and reproducibility are scarce. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the safety and reproduc...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Eguiluz-Gracia I,Testera-Montes A,González M,Pérez-Sánchez N,Ariza A,Salas M,Moreno-Aguilar C,Campo P,Torres MJ,Rondon C

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although genetic factors play a role in the etiology of atopic disease, the rapid increases in the prevalence of these diseases over the last few decades suggest that environmental, rather than genetic factors are the driving force behind the increasing prevalence. In modern societies, there is increased time spent in...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Alkotob SS,Cannedy C,Harter K,Movassagh H,Paudel B,Prunicki M,Sampath V,Schikowski T,Smith E,Zhao Q,Traidl-Hoffmann C,Nadeau KC

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Enzymes can cause allergic asthma and rhinitis. Although patients sometimes complain of symptoms in their throat, we have not been able to find any published report of pharyngeal edema caused by exposure to enzymes. We present the case of a maintenance foreman who worked in a factory producing enzymes, and who had pha...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Hytönen M,Vanhanen M,Keskinen H,Tuomi T,Tupasela O,Nordman H

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The red cell-linked antigen-antiglobulin reaction (RCLAAR) with stearoyldextran-coated erythrocytes was used to characterize the immunoglobulin (Ig) classes and IgG subclasses of dextran reactive antibodies (DRA) in 27 dextran reactors (DR) and 96 on reactors (DNR). High titres of dextran reactive IgG were regularly f...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Kraft D,Hedin H,Richter W,Scheiner O,Rumpold H,Devey ME

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standard treatment of allergic rhinitis and asthma consists of topical corticosteroids administered intranasally and inhaled through the mouth. Although this therapy is highly effective, and side-effects are few and mild, it may be possible further to improve the therapeutic index and patient compliance with the t...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Pedersen W,Hjuler I,Bisgaard H,Mygind N

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Multiple drug hypersensitivity syndrome (MDH) is used to describe persons with a drug hypersensitivity reaction (DHR) to at least two chemically unrelated drugs, confirmed by skin test or in vitro assay. METHODS:Medical records of 25 patients with MDH, tested and confirmed at our allergy division, were retr...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Jörg L,Yerly D,Helbling A,Pichler W

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:As in vitro diagnosis of wasp venom sensitization by specific serum IgE has a sensitivity of only 60-80%, additional in vitro tests are desirable. Basophil activation is associated with the expression of CD63 and its measurement has been proposed as a novel in vitro test for immediate-type allergy. Furthermo...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Erdmann SM,Sachs B,Kwiecien R,Moll-Slodowy S,Sauer I,Merk HF

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of viable mold propagules in house dust was investigated by 10 different analytic methods, in order to determine to what extent different results are obtained when different analytic methods are used. Moreover, the value of this measurement as an estimator of the potential exposure to fungi in epidemiolog...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Verhoeff AP,van Reenen-Hoekstra ES,Samson RA,Brunekreef B,van Wijnen JH

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The phenotypes and receptors of the intraepithelial lymphocytes which are a major component of the mucosal immune system are of considerable interest. Intraepithelial lymphocytes, especially those of the intestines, are well documented. The nasal intraepithelial lymphocytes probably play a key role in the immune defen...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Pawankar R,Okuda M

更新日期：1993-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a multifactorial disease of the upper airways with a high prevalence (approximately 11%) in the general population. Different immune and inflammatory mechanisms are involved in its pathogenesis. Alterations in the arachidonic acid pathway (leading to an imbalanced production of eicosano...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Pezato R,Świerczyńska-Krępa M,Niżankowska-Mogilnicka E,Derycke L,Bachert C,Pérez-Novo CA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighteen children with perennial asthma and allergy to house-dust mite (HDM) underwent a bronchial challenge with HDM. Before and 24 h after the test, a venous blood sample was taken to determine levels of eosinophils, eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), soluble interleukin-2 receptor (IL-2R), and interleukin-6 (IL-6)....

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Van Bever HP,Moens MM,Bridts CH,De Clerck LS,Mertens AV,Bosmans E,Stevens WJ

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Food Allergy Quality of Life Questionnaire-Child Form, -Teenager Form and -Adult Form (FAQLQ-CF, -TF and -AF) have recently been developed. To measure construct validity in the FAQLQs, a suitable independent measure was needed with which FAQLQ scores could be correlated. However, in food allergy, no appr...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： van der Velde JL,Flokstra-de Blok BM,Vlieg-Boerstra BJ,Oude Elberink JN,DunnGalvin A,Hourihane JO,Duiverman EJ,Dubois AE

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Quantitative determinations of the inflammatory mediators in nasal secretions were performed and correlated with the objective nasal symptoms within 1 h after nasal allergen challenge (NAC). Twenty-six patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis were enrolled outside the pollen season. All measurements were performed bef...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Wang D,Smitz J,Waterschoot S,Clement P

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 60-year-old man developed an anaphylactic reaction immediately after administration of intramuscular sodium cefuroxime. By means of oral controlled challenge, the reaction was reproduced with a smaller dose of cefuroxime axetil. Cross-reactivity with other betalactam antibiotics was ruled out by in vivo tests. This ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Marcos Bravo C,Luna Ortiz I,González Vázquez R

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of allergen immunotherapy (AIT) for allergic rhinitis and its clinical efficacy in clinical trials depends on the effective determination of pollen allergen exposure time periods. We evaluate pollen data from Germany to examine the new definitions on pollen season and peak pollen period start and end...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Karatzas K,Katsifarakis N,Riga M,Werchan B,Werchan M,Berger U,Pfaar O,Bergmann KC

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaphylaxis is an acute, potentially fatal, multi-organ system, allergic reaction caused by the release of chemical mediators from mast cells and basophils. Uncertainty exists around epidemiological measures of incidence and prevalence, risk factors, risk of recurrence, and death due to anaphylaxis. This sys...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Panesar SS,Javad S,de Silva D,Nwaru BI,Hickstein L,Muraro A,Roberts G,Worm M,Bilò MB,Cardona V,Dubois AE,Dunn Galvin A,Eigenmann P,Fernandez-Rivas M,Halken S,Lack G,Niggemann B,Santos AF,Vlieg-Boerstra BJ,Zolkipli Z

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leukotrienes are a recently discovered group of arachidonic acid-derived lipid mediators. Using radioimmunoassay and high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC), we have identified the SRS-A sulphidopeptide leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4 and LTE4) in nasal washings from patients with allergic rhinitis who underwent nasal cha...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Shaw RJ,Fitzharris P,Cromwell O,Wardlaw AJ,Kay AB

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Jackfruit allergy has been reported just once. It is unknown whether this food allergy is caused by direct sensitization or cross-sensitization to pollen allergens. OBJECTIVE:Establish whether jackfruit allergy is linked to birchpollen allergy. METHODS:Two jackfruit allergic patients and five patients with...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Bolhaar ST,Ree R,Bruijnzeel-Koomen CA,Knulst AC,Zuidmeer L

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Food allergies have become a significant heath burden as prevalence continues to rise, affecting 6%-13% of the global population. In the absence of drugs approved by regulatory agencies, the current standard of care remains avoidance of allergenic foods and management of acute allergic reactions with antihistamines an...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Sampath V,Sindher SB,Alvarez Pinzon AM,Nadeau KC

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00