Egg white-specific IgE and IgG4 antibodies in atopic children

Ann Allergy. 1986 Nov;57(5):359-62.

Abstract

IgE, IgG1, and IgG4 antibodies in egg allergy were evaluated. It was found that there was a correlation between clinical egg sensitivity and IgE RAST from birth to 5 years of age, although IgG1 and IgG4 antibodies tended to increase with age in egg-allergic subjects. The role of IgG subclass antibodies in this allergic disorder is also discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Egg White / adverse effects*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / etiology
  • Hypersensitivity, Immediate / immunology*
  • Immunoglobulin E / immunology*
  • Immunoglobulin G / immunology*
  • Infant
  • Radioallergosorbent Test

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Immunoglobulin E