The who, where, and when of IgE in allergic airway disease
The who, where, and when of IgE in allergic airway disease
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jaci.2011.10.029
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发表时间:
2012-03-01
影响因子:
14.2
通讯作者:
Lambrecht, Bart N.
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作者:
Dullaers, Melissa;De Bruyne, Ruth;Lambrecht, Bart N.
Allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis/conjunctivitis are characterized by a T(H)2-dominated immune response associated with increased serum IgE levels in response to inhaled allergens. Because IgE is a key player in the induction and maintenance of allergic inflammation, it represents a prime target for therapeutic intervention. However, our understanding of IgE biology remains fragmentary. This article puts together our current knowledge on IgE in allergic airway diseases with a special focus on the identity of IgE-secreting cells ("who''), their location ("where''), and the circumstances in which they are induced ("when''). We further consider the therapeutic implications of the insights gained. (J Allergy Clin Immunol 2012; 129: 635-45.)