Sensitivity to bee and wasp venoms: association with specific IgE responses to the bee and wasp venom and HLA DRB1 and DPB1.

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Abstract

Stings from bees and wasps can cause systemic reactions which can be fatal in some individuals. In these venom-sensitive patients, specific IgE to the venom is produced and is considered to participate in the adverse reactions. This immune response requires antigen presentation by human leucocyte antigens (HLA) class II molecules, which includes DR and DP, which are present on antigen presenting cells.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Clin. Exp. Allergy

Title: Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology

ISSN: 0954-7894

ISSN (Print): 0954-7894

Publication date (Electronic): May 1997

Volume: 27

Issue: 5

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[1 ] Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, UK.

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PubMed ID: 9179434

SO-VID: 60526885-5aaf-4cf1-9fb4-47b902e2b8d9

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