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Eosinophil cationic protein and eosinophil protein X in the nasal lavage of children during the first 4 weeks of life. SPACE Collaborative Study Team.
Allergy - 1 Dec 2000
Halmerbauer G, Gartner C, Koller D, Schierl M, Kühr J, Forster J, Urbanek R, Frischer T
Abstract excerpt
Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) and eosinophil protein X (EPX) are well established as markers of eosinophil activation. We analyzed ECP and EPX concentrations in nasal lavage fluids (NALF) of 378 neonates during their first 4 weeks of life. Inclusion criteria were a positive history of parental allergy and a positive skin prick test or specific IgE (RAST class > or = 2) against at least one out of a panel of...
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