Increased GATA-3 and T-bet expression in eosinophilic esophagitis versus gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Wright, Benjamin L; Nguyen, Nathalie; Shim, Kelly P; Masterson, Joanne C; Jacobsen, Elizabeth A; Ochkur, Sergei I; Lee, James J; Furuta, Glenn T · J Allergy Clin Immunol · 2018

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Abstract

Eosinophilic esophagitis is associated with increased GATA-3 and T-bet expression in comparison to GERD and inactive EoE; moreover, parallel trends are observed in PPI-REE. Immunohistochemical assessment of the GATA-3+ and T-bet+ cells may help distinguish patients with EoE/PPI-REE from GERD and aid in assessment of treatment response.

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