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Serum interleukin-17 levels are related to clinical severity in allergic rhinitis.
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Allergy . Sep2009, Vol. 64 Issue 9, p1375-1378. 4p. 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Background: T helper (Th)-17 cells are a subset of T helper lymphocytes that exert regulatory activities. Recently, it has been reported that serum interleukin (IL)-17 levels are high in the most severe cases of birch allergy studied outside the pollen season. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate a possible relationship between serum IL-17 levels and clinical parameters in patients with allergic rhinitis studied during the pollen season. Methods: In all, 56 patients with persistent pollen-induced allergic rhinitis were evaluated during the pollen season. Serum IL-17 levels were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Symptoms were assessed by visual analogue scale, drug use was monitored and peripheral eosinophils were counted. Results: Serum IL-17 levels were significantly related to clinical symptoms, drug use and peripheral eosinophil counts ( P = 0.0001 for all). Conclusion: This study provides evidence that serum IL-17 level assessment might be considered to classify allergy severity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01054538
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Allergy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 43676709
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1398-9995.2009.02010.x