High-titer IgE antibody specific for pollen allergens in northern California is associated with both wheezing and total serum IgE.

Erwin, Elizabeth A; Hosen, Jake; Pollart, Susan M; Reid, Michael J; Platts-Mills, Thomas A E · J Allergy Clin Immunol · 2009

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Abstract

In an area with high exposure, grass pollen specific IgE can contribute to total IgE. This allergen specific characteristic is relevant to understanding relationships between the immune response and clinical allergic disease.

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