Trimellitic anhydride induces low-grade mast cell degranulation without specific IgE

Objectives: Low-molecular-weight (LMW) substances are known to be causative agents of occupational asthma (OA) and occupational rhinitis (OR). Although most LMW substances are irritants or allergens, some can cause immediate type immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated allergic reactions. Trimellitic anhydr...

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Main Authors: Kazuhiro Ogi, M.D., Ph.D, Tetsuji Takabayashi, Takechiyo Yamada, Masafumi Sakashita, Masafumi Kanno, Norihiko Narita, Shigeharu Fujieda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Toxicology Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750016300683