|
|
Other links at Articles > Allergy and Clinical Immunology |
| 1. |
Non-Aluminum Adjuvant Boosts Immunogenicity of H5N1 Flu Vaccine
|
|
|
MF59, an oil-in-water emulsion adjuvant approved since 1997 by several European countries for use in seasonal influenza vaccines, increases the immunogenicity of an H5N1 avian influenza vaccine, according to a study reported in the March 1 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
|
| 4. |
IgE Levels Rise After Omalizumab Tapering
|
|
|
Although the recombinant humanized anti-IgE antibody omalizumab reduces serum free IgE concentrations and alleviates allergic airway disease, the effect is rapidly lost after reduction and cessation of treatment. Reuters Health Information
|
| 5. |
Airway Cytokine Profile Differs Between Severe and Moderate Asthma
|
|
|
Patients with severe asthma exhibit increases in neutrophils and eosinophils in sputum compared to those with moderate asthma, according to a study published in the February issue of Chest. In addition, severe asthmatics differ in airway cytokine/chemokine expression. Reuters Health Information
|
|
|
