Abstract

Pfefferle PI, Sel S, Ege MJ, et al; PASTURE Study Group. J Allergy Clin Immunol . 2008;122(4):711–716 PURPOSE OF THE STUDY. To investigate the relationship between allergen-specific cord blood (CB) immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, parental allergen sensitization, CB cytokine production, and environmental influences. STUDY POPULATION. This study included families recruited for the multicenter Protection Against Allergy–Study in Rural Environments (PASTURE) study, an ongoing longitudinal birth cohort study designed to evaluate risk factors and preventative factors for atopic disease. Pregnant women in their third trimester were recruited for participation from Finland, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria. METHODS. CB samples were collected from umbilical cord veins, and parental blood …

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.