Ultrastructural observation of adherence of eosinophils to their surroundings.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oil is known to depress inflammation-related mediators. We investigated a novel delivery method of tridocosahexaenoyl-glycerol (DHA-TG). METHODS:BALB/c mice (6-8 weeks old) were primed intraperitoneally with ovalbumin (OVA) and Al(OH)(3) on days 0 and 7, and with aer...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Yokoyama A,Hamazaki T,Ohshita A,Kohno N,Sakai K,Zhao GD,Katayama H,Hiwada K

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite parallel increases in asthma and obesity prevalence, there is little data on obesity as a risk factor for atopy. The latter is an important phenotype in asthmatic patients. This study investigates the association between asthma traits, atopy and obesity-related markers in Chinese adolescents. METHOD...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Leung TF,Kong AP,Chan IH,Choi KC,Ho CS,Chan MH,So WY,Lam CW,Wong GW,Chan JC

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effect of nebulized beclomethasone dipropionate (nBDP) on both allergic asthma and rhinitis. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 40 children (mean age 10.7 ± 2.1 years) with allergic asthma and rhinitis received either nBDP (daily dose of 800 µg, administered t...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Profita M,Riccobono L,Bonanno A,Chanez P,Gagliardo R,Montalbano AM,Albano GD,Liotta G,Gjomarkaj M,La Grutta S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The antigenic and allergenic characteristics of three bovine epithelial extracts, dander, skin scrapings and whole skin, were compared using IgE-ELISA inhibition and SDS-PAGE with immunoblotting. Cow dander extract was shown to contain more allergenic activity than skin scrapings or whole skin extracts which were need...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Ylönen J,Mäntyjärvi R,Taivainen A,Virtanen T

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Because of a unique combination of challenges facing human immunodeficiency virus vaccine developers, a number of traditional and novel vaccine designs are being evaluated essentially in parallel. Monomeric proteins, poxvirus vectors, peptides, and particle-based candidate vaccines have entered or will soon enter huma...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Johnston MI

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The cytokine transforming growth factor-beta(TGF-beta) has important regulatory roles in the immune system. To investigate the role of intact TGF-beta signaling during the contact hypersensitivity (CHS) response to a respiratory allergen, we exposed Smad3-/- mice to topical trimellitic anhydride (TMA). METH...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Anthoni M,Fyhrquist N,Lehtimäki S,Alenius H,Wolff H,Lauerma A

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cross-sectional epidemiological studies have demonstrated that farm milk from traditional farm settings possesses allergoprotective properties. Up to now, it has not been clarified which milk ingredient is responsible for protection against allergic diseases. As farm milk is rich in conjugated linoleic acids...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Böcking C,Harb H,Ege MJ,Zehethofer N,Fischer K,Krauß J,Holst O,Nüsing RM,Lindner B,von Mutius E,Renz H,Garn H,Pfefferle PI

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Characterization of seafood allergens is important to understand the immune response to these allergens. Moreover, a detailed comparison between atopic and nonatopic patients with adverse reactions to shrimp has never been reported. METHODS:Raw and boiled shrimp extracts were analyzed by immunoblotting usin...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Samson KT,Chen FH,Miura K,Odajima Y,Iikura Y,Naval Rivas M,Minoguchi K,Adachi M

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aetiological factors underlying the worldwide increase in the prevalence of asthma and the international patterns of the prevalence of asthma are not well understood. This has led to consideration of factors such as fetomaternal health which may programme the initial susceptibility to allergic sensitisat...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Beasley R,Leadbitter P,Pearce N,Crane J

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protective acquired immunity against helminths and allergic sensitisation are both characterised by high IgE antibody levels. Levels of IgE antibodies are naturally tightly regulated by several mechanisms including binding of the CD23 receptor. Following observations that helminth infections and allergic sen...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Rujeni N,Nausch N,Midzi N,Gwisai R,Mduluza T,Taylor DW,Mutapi F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Asthmatic individuals in the general population appear to be susceptible to disease exacerbation during summertime 'smog' episodes (ambient air pollution containing other pollutants in addition to ozone). Although controlled exposure to ozone causes acute decrements in lung function, asthmatic subjects are only margin...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Koren HS,Bromberg PA

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atopic dermatitis (AD) is increasing among the elderly. Staphylococcus aureus colonization is one of the most important aggravating factors in AD. OBJECTIVE:This study analyses the clinical features of AD in elderly patients and determines the pathogenic roles of staphylococcal superantigens in AD with low ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Bozek A,Fisher A,Filipowska B,Mazur B,Jarzab J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum antibodies reactive with streptococcal cell wall peptidoglycan (PG) and its peptide subunit (synthetic tetra-D-alanine) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), osteoarthritis and acute rheumatic fever (RF) compare...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Todome Y,Ohkuni H,Mizuse M,Furuya M,Fujikawa S,Tanaka S,Watanabe N,Fujii K,Zabriskie JB

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO) is a potent biological mediator, and has a regulatory role in a wide variety of cellular and tissue functions. In the upper and lower airways, NO has been suggested to be involved in different functions with regulatory, protective, defensive or damaging effects. It is obvious that NO plays an importa...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Sahin G,Klimek L,Mullol J,Hörmann K,Walther LE,Pfaar O

更新日期：2011-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:There is no information whether galectin-9 (a novel eosinophil chemoattractant) was associated with pathogenesis of eosinophilic disorders. METHODS:We assessed the expression of galectin-9 with imunostaining and in situ hybridization both in the lesion of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia, and per...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Saita N,Goto E,Yamamoto T,Cho I,Tsumori K,Kohrogi H,Maruo K,Ono T,Takeya M,Kashio Y,Nakamura K,Hirashima M

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corticosteroid-resistant (CR) asthma is associated with disease chronicity, a more frequent family history of asthma and impaired in vitro and in vivo responsiveness of peripheral blood mononuclear cells to the suppressive effects of glucocorticoids. CR asthma is associated with normal suppression of the hypothalamic-...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Lane SJ,Lee TH

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：RATIONALE:Evidence-based medicine represents the effort to highlight the best intervention for patients, clinicians, and policy makers, each from their respective viewpoint, to solve a particular health condition. According to a recently diffused grading system of evidence and recommendations for medical interventions,...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Compalati E,Baena-Cagnani R,Penagos M,Badellino H,Braido F,Gómez RM,Canonica GW,Baena-Cagnani CE

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Numerous strategies have been proposed for the treatment of peanut allergies, but despite the steady advancement in our understanding of atopic immune responses and the increasing number of deaths each year from peanut anaphylaxis, there is still no safe, effective, specific therapy for the peanut-sensitive ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Bannon GA,Cockrell G,Connaughton C,West CM,Helm R,Stanley JS,King N,Rabjohn P,Sampson HA,Burks AW

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cDNA clones named P9* and P1* of 794 and 631 bp, respectively, were isolated from a lambda ZAP cDNA expression library using Parietaria judaica (Pj) pollen-specific IgE antibodies from a pool of sera (n = 23) of patients allergic to Pj. Sequence analysis showed open reading frames of 176 and 138 amino acids. Both ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Duro G,Colombo P,Assunta Costa M,Izzo V,Porcasi R,Di Fiore R,Locorotondo G,Cocchiara R,Geraci D

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IgE mediates immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions responsible for various allergic symptoms. It is secreted by IgE-producing plasma cells, which differentiate from B cells expressing membrane-bound IgE (mIgE) on their surface. The epsilon-chain of human mIgE contains a membrane-anchoring peptide and an ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Chen HY,Liu FT,Hou CM,Huang JS,Sharma BB,Chang TW

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovalbumin (OVA)-pullulan conjugates were made using four different conjugation methods and eight different molecular weights of pullulan ranging from 4,200 to 600,000. Pretreatment of mice by the administration of conjugates made by using cyanulic chloride or cyanogen bromide and pullulan of molecular weight 40,000 or...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Uchida T,Ikegami H,Ando S,Kurimoto M,Mitsuhashi M,Naito S,Usui M,Matuhasi T

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate whether repeated exposure to subclinical doses of cat allergens, not inducing asthma symptoms, could affect eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) levels in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) or in peripheral blood, without the appearance of clinical symptoms. Twelve patients with mild as...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： de Blay F,Krieger P,Spirlet F,Moreau L,Duvernelle C,Kassel O,Kopferschmitt MC,Gasser B,Demangeat C,Pauli G,Frossard N

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial cells line all cavities and surfaces throughout the body and play a substantial role in maintaining tissue homeostasis. Asthma and other atopic diseases are increasing worldwide and allergic disorders are hypothesized to be a consequence of a combination of dysregulation of the epithelial response towards e...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Papazian D,Würtzen PA,Hansen SW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can trigger immediate-type hypersensitivity reactions (HSRs). Three main patterns of cross-reactivity have been identified: reactions to a single PPI, selective cross-reactions, and cross-reactions with all PPIs. Several hypotheses have been advanced, but no consensus has been r...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Tourillon C,Mahe J,Baron A,Lambert A,Yélehé-Okouma M,Veyrac G,Jolliet P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Natural rubber latex (NRL) products are complex mixtures consisting of different allergenic components. Among them, Hev b 1 belongs to the important and well-characterized ones. To quantify the relevant allergen Hev b 1 in NRL products, a two-site monoclonal antibody (mAb)-based assay was developed. METHODS...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Raulf-Heimsoth M,Sander I,Chen Z,Borowitzki G,Diewald K,van Kampen V,Baur X

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, the relationship between antigen contact via skin (skin sensitization) and the development of food allergies has gained increasing attention. However, few studies have examined the effects of skin sensitization on healthy skin. OBJECTIVE:To examine the effect of sensitization in healthy skin on Ig...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Koshiba R,Oba T,Fuwa A,Arai K,Sasaki N,Kitazawa G,Hattori M,Matsuda H,Yoshida T

更新日期：2020-11-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The fractional concentration of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) is a surrogate biomarker for Th2-dependent bronchial inflammation. The present study investigated whether FeNO may characterize allergic rhinitis (AR) patients. METHODS:A total of 553 AR patients (497 males, mean age 28.8 years) were evaluated. Tho...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Ciprandi G,Gallo F,Ricciardolo FL,Cirillo I

更新日期：2017-01-01 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