abstract：BACKGROUND:beta2-Adrenergic agonists play a pivotal role in the management of bronchial asthma. Although the major effect of short-acting beta2-agonists on the airway is relaxation of smooth muscles, they may also have several effects on surrounding immunomodulatory cells. METHODS:We examined whether widely used short...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Yasui K,Kobayashi N,Yamazaki T,Agematsu K,Matsuzaki S,Nakata S,Baba A

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG), an endogenous ligand for the cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2), has been shown to exhibit a variety of cannabimimetic activities in vitro and in vivo. Recently, we found that human eosinophilic leukemia EoL-1 cells and human peripheral blood eosinophils express the CB2 recept...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Kishimoto S,Oka S,Gokoh M,Sugiura T

更新日期：2006-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2, MMP-9 and MMP-13 can degrade type IV collagen which is the major component of the basement membrane zone (BMZ). In bullous pemphigoid (BP), the separation occurs within the BMZ. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the involvement of MMPs in the pathogenesis of BP, we examined the express...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Niimi Y,Pawankar R,Kawana S

更新日期：2006-01-01 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:Staphylococcus aureus-producing superantigens (SAgs), such as staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) or toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1), are frequently observed in atopic dermatitis (AD). However, little has been done to establish the association of immune responses to SAgs and the therapeutic response to ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Fukushima H,Hirano T,Shibayama N,Miwa K,Ito T,Saito M,Sumida H,Oyake S,Tsuboi R,Oka K

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Orange allergens are virtually unknown, in spite of the large consumption of this fruit. Germin-like proteins, together with vicilins and legumins, form the cupin superfamily of plant proteins, which includes many seed allergens. METHODS:Twenty-nine patients with allergy to oranges were studied. A major IgE...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Ahrazem O,Ibáñez MD,López-Torrejón G,Sánchez-Monge R,Sastre J,Lombardero M,Barber D,Salcedo G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between staphylococcal enterotoxins and atopic dermatitis (AD) is well characterized. We aim to evaluate the association between sensitization to staphylococcal enterotoxin A (SEA) and/or B (SEB) and the development of allergic airway disease. METHODS:Two hundred and seventy-four patients we...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Lee JH,Lin YT,Yang YH,Wang LC,Chiang BL

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A negative association has been observed between infections and allergy in several studies. The aim of the present study was to examine whether tuberculosis and leprosy patients have more or fewer allergies than healthy individuals. METHOD:Sera from tuberculosis patients, leprosy patients and healthy contro...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Ellertsen LK,Wiker HG,Egeberg NT,Hetland G

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim was to determine the clinical characteristics of patients with seasonal rhinitis (SR) and to disclose differences in the treatment of SR between an adult allergy clinic and other clinics over time. METHODS:A retrospective study was conducted based on clinical records of 774 out of 955 patients diagn...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Bozkurt B,Karakaya G,Kalyoncu AF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high-affinity IgE receptor, FcepsilonRI, is unresponsive on mast cells and basophils from people in several populations through an unknown mechanism. Similarly, FcepsilonRI-positive basophils from 'nonreleasers' are IgE-unresponsive and are deficient in the tyrosine kinase Syk. OBJECTIVE:To test the hyp...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Kepley CL

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibodies (anti-CCP) are a new diagnostic marker for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which shows a specificity of 97% and a sensitivity of 81% in the second generation assay. About 61% of RA patients express HLA-DRB1*0401. In a cohort of patients with RA we investigated whether the expres...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Senkpiehl I,Marget M,Wedler M,Jenisch S,Georgi J,Kabelitz D,Steinmann J

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dendritic cells (DC) play a decisive role in the induction of allergen-induced Th1 and Th2 responses. Since the induction of allergen-specific Th1 responses has shown to inhibit allergen-induced Th2-type inflammation, in this study we investigated whether manipulated myeloid-derived DC pulsed with the specif...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Trujillo-Vargas CM,Ramirez-Pineda JR,Palmetshofer A,Grunewald S,Moll H,Berberich C,Erb KJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cat allergens are ubiquitous because the clothing of cat owners constitutes an important source of distribution of Fel d 1 in cat-free environments. Since Fel d 1 can adhere to a variety of surfaces, we sought to verify if human hair belonging to individuals with or without a cat at home might represent a re...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Liccardi G,Barber D,Russo M,D'Amato M,D'Amato G

更新日期：2005-06-01 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:Th2 cytokines play pivotal roles in allergic inflammation, including eosinophilia, and their actions are antagonized by Th1 cytokines, conferring them therapeutic potential. METHODS:In this study, we examined the ability of a number of cytokines to suppress the activation of eosinophils that function as eff...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Park CS,Choi EN,Kim JS,Choi YS,Rhim TY,Chang HS,Chung IY

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent work indicates that subcutaneous specific immunotherapy induces specific T-cell anergy, a shift in the TH1/TH2 ratio, and antibody production in favor of IgG4. There are few data on sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), especially in children. METHODS:We assessed the proliferation of peripheral blood mono...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Rolinck-Werninghaus C,Kopp M,Liebke C,Lange J,Wahn U,Niggemann B

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The allergenic potential of chicken egg white ovomucoid (OVM) is thought to depend on its stability to heat treatment and digestion. Pepsin-digested fragments have been speculated to continue to exert an allergenic potential. OVM was digested in simulated gastric fluid (SGF) to examine the reactivity of the ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Takagi K,Teshima R,Okunuki H,Itoh S,Kawasaki N,Kawanishi T,Hayakawa T,Kohno Y,Urisu A,Sawada J

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypersensitivity pneumonitis remains an important industrial disease in mushroom workers. It has a significant morbidity, and early diagnosis and removal from exposure to the antigen are critically important in its management. Recently, several new allergens have been described, particularly those from mushroom specie...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Moore JE,Convery RP,Millar BC,Rao JR,Elborn JS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophils may play an important role in the pathogenesis of airway remodeling in asthma through the production of various fibrogenic cytokines such as transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1). Cysteinyl leukotrienes are also suggested to be involved in remodeling with their potential to induce proliferation of a...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Kato Y,Fujisawa T,Nishimori H,Katsumata H,Atsuta J,Iguchi K,Kamiya H

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Microbial components in the environment are potent activators of the immune system with capacity to shift the active immune response towards priming of Th1 and/or Th2 cells. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), a cell-wall component of Gram-negative bacteria, is extensively present in food products like cow's milk. It ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Brix S,Kjaer TM,Barkholt V,Frøkiaer H

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Animal models are used to mimic human asthma, however, not all models replicate the major characteristics of the human disease. Spontaneous development of asthma with hallmark features similar to humans has been documented to occur with relative frequency in only one animal species, the cat. We hypothesized ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Norris Reinero CR,Decile KC,Berghaus RD,Williams KJ,Leutenegger CM,Walby WF,Schelegle ES,Hyde DM,Gershwin LJ

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Protease-activated receptors (PARs) are a unique class of G-protein-coupled receptors, which are activated by proteolytic cleavage of the amino terminus of the receptor itself. Although expression of the PAR1, which is typically activated by thrombin, on human eosinophils has been demonstrated, no effect of ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Feistritzer C,Mosheimer BA,Kaneider NC,Riewald M,Patsch JR,Wiedermann CJ

更新日期：2004-09-01 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:Diethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) and diisononyl phthalate (DINP), two commonly used plasticizers in flexible polyvinylchloride formulations, have potentially adverse effects on human health. However, the influence of these diphthalates on allergic responses remains unclear. In this study we examined the effects...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Lee MH,Park J,Chung SW,Kang BY,Kim SH,Kim TS

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mast cells are recognized not only as the major effector cells of type I hypersensitivity reactions but also as an important player of innate immune response against bacterial infection. Type I IFNs are also involved in the response against bacterial infection. However, the role of type I IFNs and their associated Jan...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Mori Y,Hirose K,Suzuki K,Nakajima H,Seto Y,Ikeda K,Shimoda K,Nakayama K,Saito Y,Iwamoto I

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aerosolized monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) specific for T-cell receptors (TCR) were used to manipulate T-cell function in airways of ovalbumin (OVA)-sensitized and -challenged mice with airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR). The inhaled mAbs were found to be effective at low doses, had little or no systemic effect and specif...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Lahn M,Kanehiro A,Hahn YS,Wands JM,Aydintug MK,O'Brien RL,Gelfand EW,Born WK

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular mimicry between streptococci and heart components has been proposed as the triggering factor leading to autoimmunity in rheumatic heart disease (RHD). In this review, we present data from cellular autoimmune responses, focusing on the interactions between HLA class II molecules, streptococcal peptides and he...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Guilherme L,Kalil J

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exposure and sensitization to indoor allergens have been associated with the development of asthma and other allergic diseases in many parts of the world. It is important to establish the degree of exposure, and to evaluate whether allergen control measures are effective in a particular area. METHODS:Concen...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Tobias KR,Ferriani VP,Chapman MD,Arruda LK

更新日期：2004-04-01 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:In patients showing multiple reactivity to seasonal airborne allergens, a skin prick test (SPT) with Parietaria pollen scores frequently negative, suggesting that profilin from Parietaria might not share IgE-binding epitopes with profilin from botanically unrelated airborne allergens. This study investigated...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Asero R,Mistrello G,Roncarolo D,Amato S

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ever since the realization that T lymphocytes are key players in the defense against pathogens and tumors, a major aim of immunologists has been to understand the relationship between the functional and migratory properties of antigen-specific T cells. The current paradigm proposes that T cells follow organ-specific t...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Iparraguirre A,Weninger W

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lactation is associated with an inhibited hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis response to physical and psychological stress in women and female rats. However, suckling also improved mood and calmness in nonatopic lactating women. Relaxation by humor reduced allergen-induced skin wheal responses, while variou...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Kimata H

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HIV-1 RNA has become the standard for monitoring antiretroviral therapies. Dogma predicts, however, that a viral protein like p24 should be at least as good a marker of HIV disease activity, provided that it is measured with sufficient sensitivity and accuracy. Simple modifications including use of a more efficient vi...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Schüpbach J

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptors have a critical role in innate immunity and host defence. However their role in allergic disease has not been studied in great detail. The presence of these receptors on mast cells opens up new possibilities concerning the role of Toll-like receptors in the pathogenesis of asthma and atopic dermati...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Marshall JS,McCurdy JD,Olynych T

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of autoantibodies reacting with the high affinity IgE receptor (FcepsilonRIalpha) usually indicates a more severe form of chronic urticaria (CU). Previously, we showed an increased lymphocyte reactivity in CU patients; however, the relation between enhanced cellular immunity and the presence of ...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Hidvégi B,Nagy E,Szabó T,Temesvári E,Marschalkó M,Kárpáti S,Horváth A,Gergely P

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:House dust mite (HDM)-sensitive allergic rhinitis is a perennial rhinitis with persistent nasal inflammation. Currently, there are no reliable parameters to monitor the severity of perennial allergic rhinitis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate correlations between clinical and laboratory parameters i...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Klaewsongkram J,Ruxrungtham K,Wannakrairot P,Ruangvejvorachai P,Phanupak P

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:T cells are key regulators of immunologic disease parameters. However, their contribution to the process of tissue remodeling is ill defined. In the present study, we investigated gene expression of allergy-characteristic, IL-4-rich T cell cDNAs to monitor expression of genes that might participate in the pa...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Wohlfahrt JG,Kunzmann S,Menz G,Kneist W,Akdis CA,Blaser K,Schmidt-Weber CB

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A subset of drug-intolerant patients show a marked propensity to react to several chemically unrelated antibacterial drugs. This condition is termed multiple drug allergy syndrome (MDAS). The pathogenesis of MDAS is still unclear. A possible mechanism is that a nonspecific patient-related factor leading to d...

journal_title：International archives of allergy and immunology

authors： Asero R,Tedeschi A,Lorini M,Caldironi G,Barocci F

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00