Predictive value of IgE/IgG<sub>4</sub> antibody ratio in children with egg allergy

Predictive value of IgE/IgG<sub>4</sub> antibody ratio in children with egg allergy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aim of this study was to investigate the role of specific IgG<sub>4</sub> antibodies to hen’s egg white and determine their utility as a marker for the outcome of oral challenge test in children sensitized to hen’s eg...

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Main Authors: Okamoto Shindou, Taniuchi Shoichiro, Sudo Kyoko, Hatano Yasuko, Nakano Keiji, Shimo Tomohiko, Kaneko Kazunari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology
Subjects:
Food allergy
IgG<sub>4</sub>
egg white
IgE
Food challenge
Online Access:http://www.aacijournal.com/content/8/1/9

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