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Association of HLA class II alleles with sensitization to cow dander Bos d 2, an important occupational allergen.
Immunobiology - 1 Jan 2012
Kauppinen Anu, Peräsaari Juha, Taivainen Antti, Kinnunen Tuure, Saarelainen Soili, Rytkönen-Nissinen Marja, Jeal Hayley, Jones Meinir, Virtanen Tuomas
Abstract excerpt
Allergic sensitization results from a complex interaction between genetic and environmental factors. Earlier studies have shown that highly polymorphic HLA genes are associated with a variety of allergies. Several important respiratory allergens belong to the family of lipocalin proteins. These include occupational sensitizers, such as cow Bos d 2 or rat Rat n 1, and prevalent indoor sensitizers, such as dog Can...
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