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A promoter nucleotide variant of the dendritic cell-specific DCNP1 associates with serum IgE levels specific for dust mite allergens among the Korean asthmatics.
Genes and immunity - 1 Jul 2007
Kim Y, Park C-S, Shin H D, Choi J-W, Cheong H S, Park B L, Choi Y H, Jang A S, Park S W, Lee Y M, Lee E J, Park S G, Lee J-Y, Lee J-K, Han B G, Oh B, Kimm K
Abstract excerpt
Dendritic cells (DCs), the most abundant antigen-presenting cells in the lung, have been drawing attention for their roles in specific allergic responses to aeroallergens with support of Th lymphocytes, and in persistent inflammatory changes in allergic asthma. To identify genetic factors that ma...
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