Article
ICOS-gene variants are not associated with atopic disease susceptibility in European children.
Pediatric allergy and immunology : official publication of the European Society of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology - 1 May 2009
Beier Katja C, Humberdros Steffi, Witt Heiko, Illi Sabina, Rüschendorf Franz, Nickel Renate, Lee Young-Ae, Lau Susanne, Wahn Ulrich, Hamelmann Eckard
Abstract excerpt
The inducible co-stimulatory molecule, ICOS, is an important regulator of T cell differentiation and effector function. Previously, it was reported that two variants in the ICOS promotor region, g.1-1413G>A and g.1-693G>A, were associated with sensitization to airborne allergens, elevated serum IgE levels and Th2 cytokine production in a Hutterite population. The aim of this study was to evaluate these two and...
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