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The IL1A genotype associates with atopy in nonasthmatic adults.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Sept 2002
Karjalainen Jussi, Hulkkonen Janne, Pessi Tanja, Huhtala Heini, Nieminen Markku M, Aromaa Arpo, Klaukka Timo, Hurme Mikko
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The skin prick test is used to examine specific IgE-mediated allergic responses. Generally, results accord well with anamnestic information on atopy. Several genetic factors probably affect the strength of allergen-mediated skin test reactions. OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate skin test findings in a population-based sample of adult asthmatic patients and control subjects and to establish whether...
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