scholarly journals Multiple Allergen Simultaneous Test-Immunoblot Assay for Immunoglobulin E Detection in Patients with Isolated Allergic Conjunctivitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 960
Author(s):  
Jung Yeob Han ◽  
Hun Lee ◽  
Jae Lim Chung ◽  
Young Jun Kim ◽  
Jae Yong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
House Dust ◽  
Allergic Conjunctivitis ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Immunoblot Assay ◽  
Simultaneous Test ◽  
Positive Rate

We aimed to investigate the immunoglobulin E (IgE) detection rate and allergen patterns in patients with isolated allergic conjunctivitis using the multiple allergen simultaneous test (MAST)-immunoblot assay. A total of 120 patients with allergic conjunctivitis and no associated rhinitis, asthma, or dermatitis underwent the MAST-immunoblot assay to measure serum total IgE (TIgE) and serum specific IgE (SIgE) against 57 allergens. Patients were classified into subgroups based on the season when the eye symptoms were exacerbated, and TIgE and SIgE positivity. Differences between sex and age groups were also analyzed. Of the 120 patients, 57.5% (69 patients) and 69.2% (83 patients) were positive for TIgE (≥100 IU/mL) and SIgE (≥0.7 IU/mL), respectively. The allergens that most frequently triggered sensitization in the study population were Dermatophagoides farinae, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Alternaria, and house dust. House dust mites, such as D. farinae and D. pteronyssinus, showed the highest detection rates regardless of the season. Men had a higher positive rate for TIgE than women, whereas a higher rate of sensitization, detected as SIgE positivity, was seen in younger patients. In conclusion, MAST-immunoblot assay can detect sensitizing allergens in patients with isolated allergic conjunctivitis.

scholarly journals Immunoglobulin G1 subclass responses can be used to detect specific allergy to the house dust mites Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus in atopic dogs

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Khantavee ◽  
C. Chanthick ◽  
A. Tungtrongchitr ◽  
N. Techakriengkrai ◽  
S. Suradhat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
House Dust ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
False Positive Rate ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Dermatophagoides Farinae ◽  
Allergen Specific Immunotherapy ◽  
Intradermal Testing ◽  
Positive Rate

Abstract Background In dogs with atopic dermatitis, intradermal testing (IDT) or allergen specific IgE serological testing are routinely employed to identify causative allergens. These allergens can then be used for allergen-specific immunotherapy and allergy management. The clinical relevance of this testing is affected by the source of allergen, and other biomarkers that are more related to specific allergens still need to be identified. The aim of this study was to investigate levels of specific IgE, total IgG, and IgG1 and IgG2 subclasses against the local house dust mites (HDM) Dermatophagoides farinae (DF) and D. pteronyssinus (DP) as biomarkers by using in-house ELISAs in healthy (n = 33) and atopic dogs (AD) (n = 44) that were either positive or negative by IDT to HDM. Results Being over 3 years of age was a risk factor for AD (Odds Ratio (OD) = 4.10, 95% Confidence interval (CI) 1.57–10.75, p = 0.0049), but there was no relation to IDT outcomes (OR = 0.9091, 95% CI 0.22–3.74, p = 1.00). High levels of all antibody isotypes (IgE, IgG, IgG1 and IgG2) against HDM were found in aged healthy dogs (> 3 years old). In AD, HDM-IgE and IgG1 levels were higher in dogs that were IDT positive to HDM than in IDT negative animals. Levels of IgE and IgG1 could be used to distinguish the specific allergens, whereas total IgG and IgG2 levels were not different between IDT-positive and IDT-negative AD. By the receiver operating characteristic curve at a false-positive rate = 0.10, both IgE and IgG1 showed better sensitivity than IgG and IgG2. Similar to IgE, serum IgG1 concentration was also relevant to IDT outcomes. Conclusions Our in-house ELISAs coated with local HDM were useful for evaluating antibody levels, and we propose use of the HDM-specific IgG1 subclass as a biomarker to detect HDM specific allergens in AD, potentially together with an IgE based platform.

scholarly journals THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY ALLERGIC RHINITIS DIAGNOSIS IN THE PREVENTION OF IT’S COMPLICATIONS

2012 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
A V Sobolev ◽  
O V Aak
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
House Dust ◽  
Nasal Swab ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Non Allergic Rhinitis

Background. Determination of prevalence of allergic rhinitis in patients with an allergy in the practice of an allergist, identification of the range of sensitization to common allergens in patients of different age groups, demonstration of the early diagnosis importance. Materials and methods. Determination of specific IgE in serum by MAST-HLA panels (36 allergens, Russian Panel IV, Hitachi Diagnostics, USA) was performed for 610 patients with rhinitis. For 269 of them a comprehensive clinical examination including cytological, bacteriological and mycological study of nasal swab was carried out. Results. Allergic rhinitis was diagnosed in 55,9% of the patients, infectious rhinitis was found in 28,7%, non-allergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome is set in 6,1% of individuals. IgE to pollen was present in 53,9% of cases, to house dust— in 45,0% to house dust mites — in 29,0%, to mold allergens — in 14,5%. The frequency of children sensitization com -pared with adults to dog’s epithelium was higher by 1,4 times, the cat’s epithelium — by 1,3 times, to cockroaches — by 1,8 times, to house dust mites — by more than 2-fold, to food — by 2—3-fold. The clinical case demonstrates the importance of early diagnosis of disease. The choice of medicines for treatment was discussed. Conclusion. Given that the debut of allergic rhinitis in most of the examined patients occurred in childhood, the early examination of allergy in children is reasonable for the purpose of adequate therapy.

scholarly journals Density of Dermatophagoides spp. and Its Relationship with House-dust Mite Specific Serum IgE in Persistent Asthma

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Annisa Mulia Anasis ◽  
Anna Rozaliyani ◽  
Heri Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
House Dust ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Persistent Asthma ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
Bronchial Tree ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Serum Ige ◽  
Asthmatic Patients ◽  
Asthma Group

Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammation of the bronchial tree that emerges as a response to exogenous factors, such as allergens, irritants, and infections. Some asthmatic patients had been reported having symptoms of asthma due to house-dust mites (HDM) allergen exposure. It is associated with immune responses which were increased in the form of specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) production against HDM allergens. This case-control study aimed to determine the HDM profiles in persistent asthmatic patients, including density of mites, as well as its relationship with specific IgE anti-HDM serum levels.Materials and Methods: A total of 13 patients with persistent asthma and 12 control patients had their specific anti-HDM IgE levels examined using Immulite 2000 xpi. The house dust samples were taken and analyzed with the Fain method.Results: The results have shown that 69% of patients in the persistent asthma group and 25% of normal patients were positive for IgE anti-HDM. Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus is a predominant species with a total of 120 mites (83.9%) of 143 mites. Correlation analysis indicated a positive relationship between IgE anti-HDM levels within the serums of patients and the density of mites in the dust obtained from bedroom spaces (Spearmen Rho, R=0.35, p=0.04).Conclusion: Positive IgE anti-HDM patients in the persistent asthma group were higher (69%) than those in the clinically normal group (25%). The density of mites were dominated by D. Pteronyssinus. The bedroom-dust mites density revealed a positive correlation with serum IgE anti-HDM levels in persistent asthma patients.Keywords: asthma, density, Dermatophagoides spp.,IgE

scholarly journals Could FeNO Predict Asthma in Patients with House Dust Mites Allergic Rhinitis?

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Ioana Adriana Muntean ◽  
Ioana Corina Bocsan ◽  
Stefan Vesa ◽  
Nicolae Miron ◽  
Irena Nedelea ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
House Dust ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Biological Evaluation ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Persistent Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Tnf Α ◽  
One Year ◽  
High Level

Background and Objectives: The evolution of allergic rhinitis to asthma is a part of “atopic march”. The aim of this study was to analyze possible predictive markers for asthma occurrence in patients with allergic rhinitis to house dust mites (HDM). Materials and Methods: Fifty-eight patients with persistent allergic rhinitis (PAR) were included. The clinical, biological evaluation and fractionated exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurement were performed at enrolment. The patients were clinically evaluated after one year to determine asthma occurrence. Results: The severity of rhinitis symptoms, levels of total immunoglobulin E (IgE), ICAM-1, VCAM-1, E-selectin and IL-6, but not IL-8 and TNF-α were higher in patients with allergic rhinitis who developed asthma compared to non-asthmatics, but the differences were not significant to considered them as predictive factors for asthma occurrence. The risk of asthma was independently influenced by patients aged over 30 years ((OR-3.74; CI95% 0.86–16.31; p = 0.07), a duration of allergic rhinitis over 12 months ((OR-4.20; CI95% 0.88–20; p = 0.07) and a basal FeNO over 28 parts per billion (pbb) ((OR-18.68; CI95% 3.79–92.05; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Clinical and biological parameters may predict asthma occurrence in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis to HDM. Adult patients with a longer duration of rhinitis symptoms and a high level of FeNO have a greater risk to develop asthma.

scholarly journals Innate Immune Responses in House Dust Mite Allergy

ISRN Allergy ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alain Jacquet
Keyword(s):  
House Dust ◽  
Molecular Model ◽  
Inflammatory Cells ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
Innate Immune ◽  
Allergic Response ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
T Cell Epitopes ◽  
House Dust Mite Allergy ◽  
Mite Allergy

Sensitizations to house dust mites (HDM) trigger strong exacerbated allergen-induced inflammation of the skin and airways mucosa from atopic subjects resulting in atopic dermatitis as well as allergic rhinitis and asthma. Initially, the Th2-biased HDM allergic response was considered to be mediated only by allergen B- and T-cell epitopes to promote allergen-specific IgE production as well as IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 to recruit inflammatory cells. But this general molecular model of HDM allergenicity must be revisited as a growing literature suggests that stimulations of innate immune activation pathways by HDM allergens offer new answers to the following question: what makes an HDM allergen an allergen? Indeed, HDM is a carrier not only for allergenic proteins but also microbial adjuvant compounds, both of which are able to stimulate innate signaling pathways leading to allergy. This paper will describe the multiple ways used by HDM allergens together with microbial compounds to control the initiation of the allergic response through engagement of innate immunity.

scholarly journals High Dust Mite specific Immunoglobulin E (sIgE): a Promising Indicator of Allergic Rhinitis to Asthma

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rui Tang ◽  
Xiaohong Lyu ◽  
Yuelun Zhang ◽  
Shi Chen ◽  
Hong Li
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
House Dust ◽  
House Dust Mite ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Sige Level ◽  
Specific Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Dust Mite ◽  
Specific Immunoglobulin

Abstract Background: House dust mites are the most prevalent allergens in patients with asthma and/or rhinitis in China. Cross-sectional data in 2009 have shown that allergic rhinitis often preceded or occurred at the same time as asthma in patients which was used to investigate the association of serum specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) levels to house dust mite with the onset of asthma in patients with allergic rhinitis. Methods: 321 patients with allergic rhinitis were face-to-face interviewed and underwent sIgE tests to house dust mite. The temporal sequence of allergic rhinitis and asthma was documented. Univariate analysis, multinomial logistic regression, and Kaplan-Meier survival analysis were performed. Results: Of the 321 participants, 213 (66.4%) had asthma, which occurred after or simultaneously with rhinitis, and 108 (33.6%) suffered from allergic rhinitis only. After controlling basic parameters, factors correlated to sIgE, and essential factors considered by clinical allergists, the risk of developing asthma always increased with the levels of sIgE to house dust mite in all four models (p < 0.01). In Kaplan–Meier analysis, in the first ten years with allergy rhinitis, a high sIgE level represented a high probability of the coexistence of allergic rhinitis and asthma (p < 0.01). For house dust mite sIgE level 5-6, 5 years Rhinitis-Asthma Conversion Rate (RACR) had reached almost 70%. Conclusion: High-level house dust mite sIgE can exist as an indicator of rhinitis to asthma. It provides a theoretical basis for early intervention in patients with high sIgE levels in order to prevent asthma. This assessment and intervention should be performed at the early stage of rhinitis.

scholarly journals Systematic Characterization of the Group 2 House Dust Mite Allergen in Dermatophagoides microceras

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rei-Hsing Hu ◽  
Chia-Ta Wu ◽  
Ting-Shuan Wu ◽  
Feng-Yih Yu ◽  
Jiunn-Liang Ko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Asthma ◽  
House Dust ◽  
Immunoglobulin E ◽  
Draft Genome ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Mite Allergen ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Epithelial Cell Line ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Lps Binding

BackgroundAllergic asthma, a chronic airway inflammatory disease, is a critical public health problem. Indoor house dust mites (HDMs) could cause allergic asthma. The prevalence of sensitization to Dermatophagoides microceras (Der m) was approximately 80% and is related to the immunoglobulin E crossing-reactivity of mites belonging to the same genus, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Der p) and Dermatophagoides farina (Der f). However, studies on Der m are scant.MethodsWe used integrated OMICs approaches to identify and characterize the group 2 mite allergen-like protein in Der m (Der m 2). We established a Der m 2-induced allergic asthma mouse model and treated the mice with a fungal immunomodulatory protein (FIP-fve) isolated from Flammulina veluptipes to evaluate the allergenicity of Der m 2 and the immunomodulatory effects of FIP-fve.ResultsBy performing de novo draft genome assembly and comparative genome analysis, we identified the putative 144-amino acid Der m 2 in silico and further confirmed its existence through liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry. Der m 2 is a lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-binding protein. Thus, we examined the LPS-binding activity of recombinant Der m 2 by performing molecular docking analysis, co-immunoprecipitation (Co-IP), and a pull-down assay. Der m 2 elicited the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-8 in BEAS-2B cells, a human bronchial epithelial cell line, and induced airway hyperresponsiveness in mice. Furthermore, in mice sensitized with Der m 2, the administration of FIP-fve in either the earlier stage or the late stage, FIP-fve alleviated allergic asthma by moderating airway inflammation and remodeling.ConclusionsDer m 2 induced inflammatory responses in cell and mouse models. FIP-fve alleviated inflammation in Der m 2-induced asthma in mice by exerting an immunomodulatory effect.

HOUSE DUST MITE ALLERGENS: FROM NATIVE EXTRACTS TO MODIFIED PREPARATIONS

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Vasilyeva ◽  
Valentina M. Berzhets ◽  
Nina S. Petrova ◽  
Svetlana V. Khlgatian ◽  
Stanislava Yu. Petrova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
House Dust ◽  
Allergic Diseases ◽  
Specific Ige ◽  
Dermatophagoides Pteronyssinus ◽  
House Dust Mites ◽  
Dust Mites ◽  
Binding Reaction ◽  
Dust Mite ◽  
Allergenic Activity ◽  
Elisa Inhibition

The growth of allergic diseases dictates the need to develop new forms of therapeutic allergens with high immunogenic and low allergenic activity. For many years, our laboratory has been developing drugs for the diagnosis and treatment of house dust mites (HDM) allergies. The purpose of this study is to summarize the results of the five-year development of therapeutic preparations of HDM allergens. During this period, we obtained the following forms of therapeutic allergens: a granular sublingual dosage form of a mixed allergen from Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Der.p) and Dermatophagoides farinaе (Der.f) and a succinylated monomeric HDM allergoid Der.p. The physicochemical and immunobiological properties of the obtained preparations were studied by methods: electrophoresis in PAGE in the presence of SDS-sodium, micropoint immunoblot, ELISA, inhibition of the binding reaction of allergen-specific IgE in the sera of patients. The research results showed that the obtained preparations have a reduced allergenic and increased immunogenic activity in comparison with native extracts. The created forms of mite allergens can be further used to treat patients sensitized to HDM of the genus Dermatophagoides.

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