Search for dissertations about: "component allergens"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words component allergens.
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1. IgE sensitization against food allergens : Natural history, relation to airway inflammation and asthma
Abstract : Background: According to recent studies in children, IgE sensitization not only against perennial allergens, but also against food allergens, is related to asthma risk and increased airway inflammation. During the last decade, a new technique for IgE determination based on allergen components has become available, but its use in epidemiological studies has been limited. READ MORE
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2. Use of Recombinant Allergens for Component-Resolved Diagnostics (CRD) in IgE-Mediated Allergy
Abstract : Immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergy occurs when our immune system causes a reaction to otherwise harmless substances (allergens). Allergens are predominantly proteins present in biological materials such as pollens, mites, animal epithelia, moulds and foods. READ MORE
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3. Dust mite allergens : cloning, characterisation and T-cell responses
Abstract : The number of allergens that have been cloned has increased dramatically during the last 10 years, and today, over 400 allergen sequences are available in the databases. In addition, at least 15 dust mite allergens have been characterised. READ MORE
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4. Recombinant cat and mite allergens as tools in the study of diagnosis and treatment of allergy
Abstract : Allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema, are a major health problem world-wide, affecting up to 30% of the population. A large proportion of the patients are allergic to indoor allergens, such as mite and cat allergens, which are airborne and thus cause symptoms in the airways upon inhalation. READ MORE
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5. Molecular approaches for characterization, diagnosis and therapy of allergy to pets
Abstract : Allergy to furred animals is a common affliction, where up to 20% of the population in affluent countries are sensitized to one or more pet allergens. Several causative allergens from an array of species have been identified, but there are still gaps in our knowledge. This complicates diagnosis and treatment of allergy to pets. READ MORE