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ArticlePeerJ2026

Fungal-specific IgG responses in allergic conjunctivitis: comparison with IgE and immunological implications.

Tatsuya Mimura

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Tatsuya MimuraDepartment of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

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Abstract

Background: Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the most abundant antibody class in the bloodstream and is characterized by a long half-life compared to other immunoglobulins. While IgG plays a key role in host defense against infections, it is also known to be elevated in chronic inflammatory conditions. This study aimed to evaluate serum levels of fungus-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) and IgG antibodies in patients with allergic conjunctivitis and to investigate their associations with disease severity and sensitization status. Methods: A total of 40 patients with allergic conjunctivitis and 20 healthy controls were enrolled. Serum levels of specific IgE and IgG antibodies against four common fungi- Results: Patients with allergic conjunctivitis exhibited significantly higher positivity rates and serum titers of both IgE and IgG against all four fungal antigens compared to controls ( Conclusions: Serum fungus-specific IgG antibodies may serve as useful biomarkers reflecting the severity of allergic conjunctivitis. Given that mucosal barrier dysfunction has been implicated in allergic inflammation, the findings suggest that hypersensitivity reactions to fungal elements due to impaired barrier function may contribute to disease pathogenesis.

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Antibodies, FungalConjunctivitis, AllergicImmunoglobulin EImmunoglobulin GAdolescentAdultAntigens, FungalCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSeverity of Illness IndexSkin TestsYoung AdultAntibodies, FungalAntigens, FungalImmunoglobulin EImmunoglobulin GAllergic conjunctivitisAlternariaAspergillusCladosporiumFungiIgEIgGPenicilliumSkin Prick TestTear IgE

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PMID41527563
PMCPMC12790789

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