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IgE responsiveness to Dermatophagoides farinae in West Highland white terrier dogs is associated with region on CFA35.
The Journal of heredity - 1 Jan 2000
Roque Joana Barros, O'Leary Caroline Ann, Duffy David Lorenzo, Kyaw-Tanner Myat, Latter Melanie, Mason Kenneth, Vogelnest Linda, Shipstone Michael
Abstract excerpt
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated hypersensitivity against environmental allergens, commonly including Dermatophagoides farinae, is associated with atopic diseases in both humans and dogs. We have recently identified a family of clinically healthy West Highland white terriers (WHWTs) with high-serum D. farinae-IgE levels. In this study, we investigated the genetic mechanism controlling IgE responsiveness in dogs by...
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