IL-4 alpha chain receptor (IL-4Rα) polymorphisms in allergic bronchopulmonary sspergillosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis occurs in 7–10% of cystic fibrosis (CF) and 1–2% of asthmatic patients. HLA-DR restriction and increased sensitivity to IL-4 stimulation have been proposed as risk factors in these populations....

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Main Authors: Consolino Judy D, Kariuki Barbara, Knutsen Alan P, Warrier Manoj R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Online Access:http://www.clinicalmolecularallergy.com/content/4/1/3