Abstract |
Soluble CD14 ( sCD14) is a part of innate immunity that has been implicated in many diseases, including allergic diseases. However, many influencing factors and confounders, including gender-gene-environment interactions, may complicate interpretations of the observed associations to allergic diseases. In this paper, we review current literature describing the functions of sCD14 and its associations with common ( recurrent) infections and with allergic diseases. Because sCD14 is involved with immunologic responses to infections, and exposure to microbial compounds is debated as a protective or a trigger factor for allergy development, these factors-which include genotypes, gender, age, microbial agents (from the environment and infection), and tobacco smoke-cannot be assessed independently. We conclude that confounding effects are important and must be considered to understand the role of sCD14 in allergic development.
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Authors | Karin C Lødrup Carlsen, Berit Granum |
Journal | Current allergy and asthma reports
(Curr Allergy Asthma Rep)
Vol. 7
Issue 6
Pg. 436-43
(Nov 2007)
ISSN: 1529-7322 [Print] United States |
PMID | 17986374
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Chemical References |
- Lipopolysaccharide Receptors
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Topics |
- Child
- Humans
- Hypersensitivity
(genetics, immunology)
- Hypersensitivity, Immediate
(immunology)
- Immunity, Innate
- Infections
(immunology)
- Lipopolysaccharide Receptors
(analysis, immunology)
- Otitis Media
(immunology)
- Recurrence
- Risk Factors
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