Are basophil histamine release and high affinity IgE receptor expression involved in asymptomatic skin sensitization?
Jensen BM; Assing K; Hummelshoj L; Glue C; Skov PS; Poulsen LK Allergy Clinic, National University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark. BACKGROUND: Immunoglobulin (Ig)E-sensitized persons with positive skin prick test, but no allergy symptoms, are classified as being asymptomatic skin sensitized (AS). The allergic type 1 disease is dependant on IgE binding to the high affinity IgE-receptor (FcepsilonRI) expressed on basophils and mast cells. However, a relationship between the AS status and FcepsilonRI has not been investigated. We aimed to characterize basophils from AS by looking at histamine release (HR) (sensitivity and reactivity) and the FcepsilonRI molecule, and compare it with nonatopic (NA) or allergic (A) persons. METHODS: Blood was obtained from NA (n = 14), grass and/or birch A persons (n = 17) and mono-sensitized grass or birch pollen AS (n = 12). The basophil sensitivity and reactivity were examined by anti-IgE triggered HR. Surface expression of FcepsilonRI and IgE were measur
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