Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, Atopic Dermatitis, Atopy, Food Allergy
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to analyze the expression and activity of inhibitory molecules on eosinophils obtained from allergic subjects.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Meir Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* age 20-60 years * a physician-diagnosed atopic disease
Exclusion criteria
* atopic disease not active * steroid treatment * active non-atopic inflammatory disease, including infections * pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Expression of surface molecules on eosinophils as assessed by flow cytometry | December 2013 | Blood samples from donors will be stained and evaluated by flow cytomtery |
Countries
Israel
Outcome results
None listed