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Mutations in the high-affinity IgE receptor beta-chain are not associated with nonresponder status.
Allergy - 1 Aug 2005
Küster H, von Manstein S, Ruocchio-Wiglinghaus S, von Brunn A, Reinhardt D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Basophils of some individuals do not release histamine upon activation of their high-affinity immunoglobulin E (IgE) receptor (Fc(epsilon)RI), but do so if this receptor is circumvented for cell activation. This so-called nonresponder phenomenon is clinically relevant, because in various studies atopy was less frequent or absent in nonresponder individuals. So far, it is unknown if this phenomenon is...
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