Factors that predict the clinical reactivity and tolerance in children with cow's milk allergy.

CONCLUSION: The decision points of sIgE obtained in different age groups may help to determine the likelihood of clinical reactivity more precisely. The results suggest that sIgE levels and STAT6 gene variants may be important determinants to predict longer persistence of CMA.
PMID: 23535094 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - April 1, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Yavuz ST, Buyuktiryaki B, Sahiner UM, Birben E, Tuncer A, Yakarisik S, Karabulut E, Kalayci O, Sackesen C Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research