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Cat and dog allergens : dispersal, exposure and health effects in childhood
(2002-11-21)
The association between pet ownership in childhood and subsequent asthma and sensitisation is very controversial. Intriguing but contradictory reports have caused considerable uncertainty in families who wish to avoid ...
Molecular characterisation of major allergens from mite (Lep d 2) and cat (Fel d 1)
(2004-05-14)
The prevalence of allergic disease has increased significantly during the last decades and today more than 30% of the Swedish population is affected. By using recombinant allergens, diagnostics and treatment can be improved ...
Studies on the regulatory roles of cholesterol and bile acids
(2007-05-04)
Cholesterol is essential for normal growth and development in mammals.
However, excess cholesterol can be harmful leading to diseases such as
atherosclerosis and gallstones. Once formed the ring structure of
cholesterol ...
Recombinant cat and mite allergens as tools in the study of diagnosis and treatment of allergy
(2009-09-11)
Allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema, are a major health problem world-wide, affecting up to 30% of the population. A large proportion of the patients are allergic to indoor ...
Genetic and environmental aspects of symptomatic gallstone disease
(2009-05-22)
Gallstone disease (GD) represents a major healthcare problem. Gallstones
are likely to result from a complex interaction of the environment and
the effects of multiple undetermined genes.
The aim of this study ...