Allergen-specific T cell quantity in blood is higher in allergic compared to nonallergic individuals

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Allergen-specific IgE production is a hallmark of allergic asthma/rhinitis/eczema. Theoretically this could be due to a high number of allergen-specific B cells or allergen-specific T cells helping allergen-specific B cells different...

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Main Authors: Ueno-Yamanouchi Aito, Khan Faisal M, Serushago Bazir, Bowen Tom, Lu Cathy, Luider Joanne, Storek Jan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Online Access:http://www.aacijournal.com/content/7/1/6