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A variant of the CXCL11 gene may influence susceptibility to contact allergy, particularly in polysensitized patients.
Contact dermatitis - 1 Nov 2016
Westphal Götz A, Rihs Hans-Peter, Schaffranek Antje, Zeiler Thomas, Werfel Thomas, Heratizadeh Annice, Dickel Heinrich, Weisshaar Elke, Bauer Andrea, Schliemann Sibylle, Reich Kristian, Breuer Kristine, Schröder-Kraft Claudia, Worm Margitta, Molin Sonja, Brans Richard, Schäkel Knut, Schwantes Hilmar, Pföhler Claudia, Szliska Christiane, Kreft Burkhard, Löffler Harald, Bünger Jürgen, Brüning Thomas, Geier Johannes, Schnuch Axel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hereditary factors may influence individual susceptibility to contact allergy. OBJECTIVES: To investigate genetic variants with impacts on early inflammatory reactions and T cell functions that possibly increase the risk of contact allergy. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Three hundred and seventy two patients undergoing patch testing were recruited from the Information Network of Departments of Dermatology...
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