Effects of interleukin (IL)-3 and IL-5 on human eosinophil degranulation induced by complement components C3a and C5a.

abstract：:The parents of 3649 Finnish children and adolescents were interviewed in 1980 to evaluate the prevalence of bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic dermatitis. The same group was interviewed 6 years later to determine the incidence of new cases of bronchial asthma in the 1980s. Age- and sex-matched samples were...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Pöysä L,Korppi M,Pietikäinen M,Remes K,Juntunen-Backman K

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The worldwide increasing incidence of allergic diseases requires the development of new, efficient vaccination strategies, the only curative treatment with a long-lasting effect. Current allergen-specific immunotherapy protocols suffer from limited efficacy and a long treatment time. METHODS:We engineered m...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Crameri R,Flückiger S,Daigle I,Kündig T,Rhyner C

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atopic eczema (AE) is a challenge for modern medicine, because it is prevalent, severely affects quality of life of patients and their families, and causes high socioeconomic costs. The pathogenesis of AE is complex. While initial studies suggested a Th2 deviation as primary reason for the disease, numerous studies ad...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Eyerich K,Novak N

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the relationship between the specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) profile for 40 allergens using a novel microarray technique (BioIC) and fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in a population sample of 1321 children. Significant positive associations were found between FeNO and sensitization to mi...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Yao TC,Tsai HJ,Tu YL,Chang SW,Hua MC,Liao SL,Tsai MH,Chiu CY,Lai SH,Yeh KW,Huang JL,PATCH study group.

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is commonly acknowledged that asthma is exacerbated by viral infections. On the other hand, basophil infiltration of lung tissues has been evidenced postmortem in cases of fatal disease, raising the question of a possible link between these two observations. OBJECTIVES:Herein, we addressed the relationsh...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ramadan A,Pham Van L,Machavoine F,Dietrich C,Alkan M,Karasuyama H,Schneider E,Dy M,Thieblemont N

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to determine whether occupational contact urticaria and symptoms of mucous membranes, reported by five workers in a cactus nursery, were due to IgE-mediated allergy to Schlumbergera cacti. The five persons had positive skin prick tests to the plants as is and positive histamine-release tests, and in th...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Paulsen E,Skov PS,Bindslev-Jensen C,Voitenko V,Poulsen LK

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have evaluated the in vitro leukocyte histamine release tests for the diagnosis of allergy to muscle relaxant drugs in 40 patients (Group A) and a control group of 44 subjects with negative leukocyte histamine release (Group B). Non-IgE dependent histamine release, expressed as a percentage of the total blood hista...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Mata E,Guéant JL,Moneret-Vautrin DA,Bermejo N,Gérard P,Nicolas JP,Laxenaire MC

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sleep is fundamental for physical and mental health as well as daytime performance and represents a crucial aspect in the personal representations of well-being. Sleep disturbances in patients with chronic disorders constitute a factor that contributes to exacerbate symptoms, complicate management, and affect mood and...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Baiardini I,Braido F,Cauglia S,Canonica GW

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a study conducted 1 year ago, we found that Th1 immune enhancement following Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination effectively suppressed human asthma. To investigate whether revaccination would further improve lung function, BCG vaccine was given again. Current lung function tended to improve in the Repeated B...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Choi IS,Koh YI

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Two-flow cytometry methods for quantification of degranulated basophil after allergen-specific activation were discussed. The methods are discerned by used membrane receptors--FcepsilonRI or IL-3Ralpha Our goal was to evaluate the diagnostic potential of the methods and to correlate them to allergen-specific...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Michova A,Abugalia M,Ivanova Ts,Nikolov G,Taskov H,Petrunov B

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Differential leukocyte counts are of proven clinical value, but information about basophil counts in normal and disease conditions is scarce although basophils are regarded as key effector cells in allergy. AIMS:To establish and validate flowcytometric methods for counting basophils in peripheral human bloo...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Ducrest S,Meier F,Tschopp C,Pavlovic R,Dahinden CA

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been a world-wide increase in the prevalence of atopic diseases. These atopic diseases, including asthma, allergic rhinoconjunctivitis and atopic eczema/dermatitis, are common in childhood and create a challenge of management for physicians and parents. METHODS:MEDLINE was searched for articles re...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： O'Connell EJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is a cationic protein secreted by eosinophils with toxic properties for the respiratory epithelium. Sputum-ECP levels have been shown to correlate inversely with airflow obstruction in asthma. In the present study we investigated whether ECP concentrations are different between asthma...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Virchow JC Jr,Kroegel C,Hage U,Kortsik C,Matthys H,Werner P

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite considerable efforts to develop anti dust mite strategies, surprisingly few studies have evaluated the allergen content in different types of mattresses in everyday use. This study investigated the presence of mite feces (an indicator of mite allergens) in foam and spring mattresses. METHODS:The hom...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Schei MA,Hessen JO,Lund E

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Histamine plays an important role in allergic inflammation. Histamine levels are regulated by histamine N-methyltransferase (HNMT). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the functional variability of HNMT gene in relation to genetic polymorphisms in patients with aspirin intolerant chronic urticaria (AICU). METHODS:Two...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Kim SH,Kang YM,Kim SH,Cho BY,Ye YM,Hur GY,Park HS

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this study was to assess the occurrence of immunoglobulin E sensitization to common environmental allergens (atopy) and new allergic diseases among schoolchildren after starting school in a water-damaged school building. The staff and pupils of a Finnish elementary school with visible water da...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Savilahti R,Uitti J,Roto P,Laippala P,Husman T

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information about the influence of housing and occupant characteristics on mite allergen concentrations is crucial to determine which methods could be used to decrease exposure of susceptible subjects. OBJECTIVES:To identify housing and occupant characteristics that are associated with mite allergen concent...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： van Strien RT,Gehring U,Belanger K,Triche E,Gent J,Bracken MB,Leaderer BP

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:CD40 and OX40 Ligand (OX40L) are cell-surface molecules expressed on airway smooth muscle (ASM) that can enhance inflammatory cell activation and survival. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) on ASM CD40 and OX40L expres...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Krimmer DI,Loseli M,Hughes JM,Oliver BG,Moir LM,Hunt NH,Black JL,Burgess JK

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MeDALL (Mechanisms of the Development of ALLergy; EU FP7-CP-IP; Project No: 261357; 2010-2015) has proposed an innovative approach to develop early indicators for the prediction, diagnosis, prevention and targets for therapy. MeDALL has linked epidemiological, clinical and basic research using a stepwise, large-scale ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Bousquet J,Anto JM,Akdis M,Auffray C,Keil T,Momas I,Postma DS,Valenta R,Wickman M,Cambon-Thomsen A,Haahtela T,Lambrecht BN,Lodrup Carlsen KC,Koppelman GH,Sunyer J,Zuberbier T,Annesi-Maesano I,Arno A,Bindslev-Jensen C

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A crossed radioimmunoelectrophoretic (CRIE) method for detection of human IgG subclass specificities against individual antigens is described. After crossed immunoelectrophoresis (CIE) of the antigens the immunoplates are incubated with serum, washed and incubated with mouse monoclonal anti-human IgG-subclass antibodi...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Søndergaard I,Djurup R,Weeke B

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are large differences in the prevalence of atopic disease between urban and rural areas of developing countries, without good explanation. Diet has been associated with atopic disease, but studies of specific nutrients are contradictory, cross-sectional studies often being unsupported by trials. We inv...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Hooper R,Calvert J,Thompson RL,Deetlefs ME,Burney P

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Artemisia annua is an important autumnal pollen allergen for seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in northern China. To date, no study has investigated allergen immunotherapy with A annua. We aimed to investigate the efficacy and mechanisms underlying A annua-sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT). METHODS:This was a ...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Lou H,Huang Y,Ouyang Y,Zhang Y,Xi L,Chu X,Wang Y,Wang C,Zhang L

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effectiveness of acaricides in homes is controversial. OBJECTIVE:To determine whether disodium octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT) combined with vacuuming lowers dust mite numbers and their allergens in carpets and sofas. METHODS:A 6-month study was carried out with 93 homes, which were randomized into three...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Codina R,Lockey RF,Diwadkar R,Mobly LL,Godfrey S

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Food allergy affects approximately 5% of children and is the leading cause of hospitalization for anaphylactic reactions in westernized countries. The mucosal adjuvant cholera toxin induces allergic sensitization to co-administered proteins in mice, while feeding the protein alone induces oral tolerance. Int...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Bol-Schoenmakers M,Marcondes Rezende M,Bleumink R,Boon L,Man S,Hassing I,Fiechter D,Pieters RH,Smit JJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:Nonallergic non-infectious perennial rhinitis (NANIPER) is a heterogeneous disorder comprising several pathophysiological entities. The etiology of some of these disorders (e.g. drug-induced rhinitis, nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome [NARES], occupational rhinitis, hormonal rhinitis, emotion-induced rhi...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Garay R

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, patients allergic to amoxicillin (AX) but with good tolerance of penicillin G (PG) have been described. It has been suggested that the epitope implicated in this type of sensitization might be located on the side-chain of the AX molecule. Thus, cross-reactivity between AX and cephadroxil (CEPH), a cep...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Sastre J,Quijano LD,Novalbos A,Hernandez G,Cuesta J,de las Heras M,Lluch M,Fernandez M

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe eight patients suffering from Mercurochrome allergy. Patch and prick tests were carried out with the following organic and inorganic mercury compounds: thimerosal, Mercurochrome, phenylmercuric acetate, phenylmercuric nitrate, metallic mercury, and mercuric chloride, and with sodium fluorescein. Two patien...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Galindo PA,Feo F,García R,Gómez E,Borja J,Fernández F

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various techniques have been tried in an attempt to reduce allergen levels in homes. This study investigated the effect of dry heat on mite, cat, and dog allergens. METHODS:Samples (50 mg) of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and D. farinae cultures, and of house dust rich in the major cat and dog allergens Fe...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Cain G,Elderfield AJ,Green R,Smillie FI,Chapman MD,Custovic A,Woodcock A

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We challenged in a double-blind manner 46 pollen-allergic patients with 30 g of honey and another 32 patients with a placebo (30 g of syrup). Minor, mostly subjective, symptoms were seen in or reported by 26% of those challenged with honey and 41% of those challenged with placebo. In no case could the symptoms with ce...

journal_title：Allergy

authors： Kiistala R,Hannuksela M,Mäkinen-Kiljunen S,Niinimäki A,Haahtela T

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00