Article
Prenatal animal contact and gene expression of innate immunity receptors at birth are associated with atopic dermatitis.
The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology - 1 Jan 2011
Roduit Caroline, Wohlgensinger Johanna, Frei Remo, Bitter Sondhja, Bieli Christian, Loeliger Susanne, Büchele Gisela, Riedler Josef, Dalphin Jean-Charles, Remes Sami, Roponen Marjut, Pekkanen Juha, Kabesch Michael, Schaub Bianca, von Mutius Erika, Braun-Fahrländer Charlotte, Lauener Roger
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cross-sectional studies have suggested that prenatal farm exposures might protect against allergic disease and increase the expression of receptors of the innate immune system. However, epidemiologic evidence supporting the association with atopic dermatitis remains inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: To study the association between prenatal farm-related exposures and atopic dermatitis in a prospective study....
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