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ArticlePloS one2017

Exposure to Indoor Allergens in Different Residential Settings and Its Influence on IgE Sensitization in a Geographically Confined Austrian Cohort.

Teresa Stemeseder, Bettina Schweidler, Patrick Doppler, Eva Klinglmayr, Stephanie Moser, Lisa Lueftenegger, Martin Himly, Roland Lang, Joerg Zumbach, Gertie J Oostingh and 3 more

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Article in PloS one, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11 citing papers in PubMed, 24 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. A Comprehensive Analysis of the Stability of Blood Eosinophil Levels.Annals of the American Thoracic Society · 2021
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  2. Molecular Mapping of Allergen Exposome among Different Atopic Phenotypes.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023
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5 · Who and what money

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13 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Teresa StemesederDepartment of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Bettina SchweidlerDepartment of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Patrick DopplerDepartment of Mathematics, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Eva KlinglmayrDepartment of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Stephanie MoserSchool of Education, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Lisa LuefteneggerDepartment of Dermatology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Martin HimlyDepartment of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Roland LangDepartment of Dermatology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Joerg ZumbachDepartment of Mathematics, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Gertie J OostinghBiomedical Sciences, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Puch/Salzburg, Austria.
Thomas HawranekDepartment of Dermatology, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Arne C BathkeDepartment of Mathematics, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Gabriele GadermaierDepartment of Molecular Biology, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4886-417X
University of Salzburg · ATParacelsus Medical University · ATFachhochschule Salzburg · AT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExposure to indoor allergens is crucial for IgE sensitization and development of allergic symptoms. Residential settings influence the allergen amount in house dust and hence allergic sensitization. Within this study, we investigated allergen exposure and molecule-based IgE levels in a geographically confined region and evaluated the impact of housing, pets and cleaning.

methods501 adolescents from Salzburg, Austria participated in this cross-sectional study. House dust samples were examined regarding major mite, cat, dog, and mold allergens using a multiplex assay. Serum samples of participants were analyzed for specific IgE to Der p 1, Der p 2, Fel d 1, Can f 1 and Alt a 1 using the multiplex array ImmunoCAP ISAC. Information on allergies, living areas, dwelling form (house, flat, farm), pets, and household cleanliness were obtained by a questionnaire.

resultsIn investigated house dust samples, the concentration of cat allergen was highest while the prevalence of mold allergens was very low. Participants showed IgE sensitization to Der p 1 (13.2%), Der p 2 (18.2%), Fel d 1 (14.4%), Can f 1 (2.4%) and Alt a 1 (2.0%). In alpine regions, lower mite allergen concentrations were detected which correlated with reduced IgE levels. A trend for increased sensitization prevalence from rural to alpine to urban regions was noted. Living on farms resulted in lower sensitization prevalence to mite and cat allergens, even though exposure to mites was significantly elevated. The presence of cats was associated with a lower sensitization rate and IgE levels to cat and mite allergens, and less frequent allergic diseases. Cleaning did not impact allergen concentrations, while IgE reactivity to mites and allergic diseases were more pronounced when living in cleaner homes.

conclusionAllergen exposure to indoor allergens was influenced by setting of homes. Living in a farm environment and having a cat at home showed a protective effect for IgE sensitization and allergies. This cross-sectional study in combination with hereditary and lifestyle factors enables development of risk schemes for a more efficient management and potential prevention of allergic diseases.

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AdolescentAllergensAnimalsAntigens, DermatophagoidesAntigens, FungalArthropod ProteinsAustriaCatsCohort StudiesCross-Sectional StudiesCysteine EndopeptidasesDogsFemaleFungiGeographyGlycoproteinsallergen Can f IAllergensALTB1 protein, Alternaria brassicicolaAntigens, DermatophagoidesAntigens, FungalArthropod ProteinsCysteine EndopeptidasesDermatophagoides pteronyssinus antigen p 1Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus antigen p 2Fel d 1 protein, Felis domesticusGlycoproteinsImmunoglobulin E

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PMID28045938
PMCPMC5207653
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