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  • Van Odijk, Jenny, 1969, et al. (författare)
  • Measurements of eosinophil activation before and after food challenges in adults with food hypersensitivity
  • 2006
  • Ingår i: Int Arch Allergy Immunol. - : S. Karger AG. - 1018-2438 .- 1423-0097. ; 140:4, s. 334-41
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • BACKGROUND: Objective assessment of inflammatory reactions in the gastrointestinal tract could be useful in the diagnosis of food hypersensitivity. The aim of the present study was to investigate the involvement of eosinophils and mast cells in the inflammatory response of patients with food hypersensitivity before and after food challenges. METHODS: Eleven patients (4 with IgE-mediated allergy and 7 without) with food hypersensitivity and positive double-blind, placebo-controlled food challenge were subjected to food challenge in a single-blinded fashion. Four subjects with no known food hypersensitivity were recruited as controls. Placebo was given after a 1-week washout period followed by an active dose. Stool, urinary and serum samples were collected and symptoms were recorded in a diary. Fecal samples were analyzed for eosinophil protein X (F-EPX) and tryptase; urinary samples for EPX (U-EPX) and leukotriene E4 (U-LTE4) and serum samples were analyzed for eotaxin and food-specific IgE antibodies. RESULTS: Patients with IgE-mediated food allergy had increased levels of F-EPX compared to controls and tended to have lower serum levels of eotaxin compared to non-allergic patients and controls. U-LTE4 was significantly higher in allergic patients compared to non-allergic patients after challenge. Moreover, F-EPX correlated to U-LTE4 (p = 0.011). Reported symptoms, abdominal pain, distension, flatulence and nausea were similar in the allergic and non-allergic patients. CONCLUSION: The results strongly indicate that eosinophils are activated in the gastrointestinal tract of food-allergic patients but not in patients with non-allergic food hypersensitivity. Due to the inconsistent pattern of symptoms after placebo and active food challenge, it was not possible to relate the levels of inflammation markers to the recorded symptoms.
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  • Amberntsson, Anna, et al. (författare)
  • Atopic heredity modifies the association between maternal vitamin D status in pregnancy and the risk of atopic disease in childhood: an observational study
  • 2022
  • Ingår i: Nutrition Journal. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1475-2891. ; 21:1
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Background The relationship between maternal vitamin D status in pregnancy and the development of atopic diseases in the offspring has been frequently studied, but with contradictory results. Previous studies have found an inverse relation between maternal vitamin D in pregnancy and the risk of atopic diseases in the child. In contrast, others have found a higher maternal 25OHD to be related to a higher risk of atopic diseases. Thus, the aim was to investigate the associations between maternal vitamin D status and intake in pregnancy with asthma, eczema and food allergies in the children up to 5 years. In addition, effect modification by reported atopic heredity was studied. Methods Participants in the GraviD study had 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) analyzed in serum in early (T1) and late (T3) pregnancy. Maternal dietary vitamin D intake was estimated from a short food frequency questionnaire and supplement use by questionnaires. At 5 years of age the child ' s history of asthma, eczema and food allergy, including atopic heredity, was reported by questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression was used. Results The cumulative incidence of asthma was 13%, eczema 22%, and food allergy 18%. Only among children without reported atopic heredity, maternal 25OHD of 50-75 nmol/L in T1 was associated with lower odds of asthma (OR 0.271, 95% CI 0.127-0.580), compared to maternal 25OHD > 75 nmol/L. Additionally in these children, maternal 25OHD in T3 (continuous) was associated with asthma (OR 1.014, 95% CI 1.002-1.009), and dietary vitamin D intake with eczema (OR 1.141, 95% CI 1.011-1.288). Conclusions Among children without reported atopic heredity, higher maternal vitamin D status and intake during pregnancy was associated with increased risk of reported atopic disease.
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  • Brekke, Hilde Kristin, 1972, et al. (författare)
  • Breastfeeding and introduction of solid foods in Swedish infants: the All Babies in Southeast Sweden study.
  • 2005
  • Ingår i: The British journal of nutrition. - 0007-1145 .- 1475-2662. ; 94:3, s. 377-82
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • The aim of this report is to describe breastfeeding duration and introduction of foods in Swedish infants born 1997-9, in relation to current recommendations. A secondary aim is to examine breastfeeding duration and introduction of certain allergenic foods in allergy-risk families (for whom allergy-preventive advice has been issued). Out of 21,700 invited infants, screening questionnaires were completed for 16,070 infants after delivery. Parents to 11,081 infants completed a follow-up questionnaire regarding breastfeeding and introduction of foods and 9849 handed in detailed food diaries at 1 year of age. The percentages of infants who were exclusively breast-fed at 3, 6 and >or=9 months of age were 78.4, 10.1 and 3.9, respectively. The corresponding percentages for partial breastfeeding were 87.8, 68.9 and 43.6. Gluten-containing foods were introduced to 66% of infants between 4 and 6 months, as recommended at the time of the study, and one-quarter had stopped breastfeeding when gluten was introduced. More than 90% of parents introduced the first sample of solid food during months 4-6, as recommended. Fish and eggs had been introduced during the first year in 43% and 29%, respectively, of infants with atopic heredity. Exclusive breastfeeding duration and time of introduction of solid foods, including gluten, seemed to have been in line with Swedish recommendations at the time, although gluten was often introduced late, and not during ongoing breastfeeding as recommended. The adherence to allergy-preventive advice was less than optimal in infants with atopic heredity.
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  • Brekke, Hilde Kristin, 1972, et al. (författare)
  • Predictors and dietary consequences of frequent intake of high-sugar, low-nutrient foods in 1-year-old children participating in the ABIS study.
  • 2007
  • Ingår i: The British journal of nutrition. - 0007-1145 .- 1475-2662. ; 97:1, s. 176-81
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Foods rich in sugar have been suggested to contribute to the increasing prevalence of obesity in children. The aim of this report is to investigate the dietary pattern in 1-year-old children who frequently receive foods rich in sugar but low in nutrients and to study associated demographic and parental factors. During 1977-9, 21,700 infants were invited to participate in this prospective, population-based, longitudinal cohort study. Screening questionnaires were completed for 16,070 infants after delivery. Follow-up questionnaires from 10,762 children at 1 year of age are included in the analysis. It was found that 24% of the children received sweets/pastries more often than one or two times per week. They had a higher intake of French fries, potato crisps and cream as well as a lower intake of fruit and vegetables. A frequent intake of sugar-rich, low-nutrient foods was significantly associated with several maternal factors (high intake of sweets/pastries during pregnancy, young age, mother living alone) as well as presence of older siblings. Maternal smoking during pregnancy and maternal overweight were of borderline significance. Parental education level was inversely associated with the frequency of intake of sweets/pastries in the child. Children who frequently receive sweets/pastries also have an otherwise unfavourable dietary pattern. Several parental and demographic factors were associated with this feeding pattern, especially high intake of sweets/pastries during pregnancy. Screening of pregnant women for risk predictors like consumption of sweets/pastries, young age and smoking could be possible ways of identifying children at future risk for low dietary quality.
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  • Mikkelsen, Andrea, et al. (författare)
  • Do parents follow breastfeeding and weaning recommendations given by the pediatric nurses? A study with emphasis on introduction of cow’s milk protein in allergy risk families.
  • 2007
  • Ingår i: Journal of pediatric Health Care. ; 21, s. 238-244
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to retrospectively examine weaning practices during the first year of life in a representative sample of Swedish children and how parents with a history of atopy introduced milk protein in their infant's diet. METHODS: Data were derived from 467 infants visiting Child Health Centers in three different counties in Sweden for a health check up at 12 months of age. RESULTS: The children were breastfed for an average of 7 months (range, 0.2-15 months), and 18% were still breastfed at the age of 12 months. Few infants had received solid food before the age of 4 months (6%) or after the age of 6 months (12%). Cow's milk protein was introduced in disagreement with the current recommendation for children at risk of developing atopy. CONCLUSION: Breastfeeding and weaning recommendations seem to be followed by most families. The creation of routines for the distribution of information concerning weaning foods should be encouraged in order to reach families with special needs; otherwise, implementation of current recommendations and preventive strategies will be less useful.
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  • Minter, Maria, 1974, et al. (författare)
  • Gender Differences in Vitamin D Status and Determinants of Vitamin D Insufficiency in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • 2023
  • Ingår i: Nutrients. - : MDPI AG. - 2072-6643. ; 15:2
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Low vitamin D levels are common in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and have been associated with various adverse COPD-related outcomes. Recent data on vitamin D status in representative COPD cohorts in Scandinavia is lacking. This study aimed to assess vitamin D status and determinants of vitamin D insufficiency in patients with COPD who were attending a specialist secondary care COPD clinic in Southwestern Sweden. All patients who visited the COPD clinic for their first medical visit during two periods, 2017-2018 and 2021, were included in this observational study. Measurements of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), clinical data and documentation of supplements containing vitamin D were collected retrospectively from patients' medical records. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify determinants of the primary outcome, vitamin D insufficiency (25(OH)D < 50 nmol/L). A total of 667 patients were included, and 33% had vitamin D insufficiency. The median 25(OH)D was 62 nmol/L (43.5-83.1 nmol/L). Vitamin D insufficiency was related to the male gender, current smoking habits, a lack of supplements containing vitamin D and the winter season for blood sampling. In conclusion, vitamin D insufficiency is common in patients with COPD. Men had significantly lower levels of vitamin D but took vitamin D-containing supplements less frequently compared to women. Our findings can help clinicians to identify patients who are at risk of vitamin D insufficiency and allow correction with supplementation where appropriate.
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  • Rentzos, Georgios K., et al. (författare)
  • Measurement of diamine oxidase (DAO) during low-histamine or ordinary diet in patients with histamine intolerance.
  • 2024
  • Ingår i: European journal of clinical nutrition. - 1476-5640.
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Quantification of diamine oxidase (DAO) concentrations in serum has been proposed as an adjunctive diagnostic modality for the evaluation of histamine intolerance (HIT). Limited empirical data exist concerning the influence of dietary patterns on DAO levels.In the context of a prospective study employing a crossover design, 18 individuals diagnosed with HIT were randomized to initiate either a low histamine diet (LHD) or a conventional mixed diet (MXD). Serum DAO concentrations were measured at the commencement of the study and following each dietary phase. A control group underwent analogous DAO assessments without imposition of dietary constraints.During the time when a diet restricted in histamine was implemented, noticeable differences in changes in DAO levels did not become apparent when compared to the changes observed during the mixed (MXD) phase. Specifically, among the group, 10 of the 18 patients exhibited elevated DAO values subsequent to the LHD regimen, while the remaining eight displayed either reduced or unchanging DAO levels. The prevalence of elevated DAO levels in the LHD group did not differ significantly from that observed in the control group during the MXD phase. Additionally, during the LHD phase, patients reported a significant reduction in gastrointestinal and cutaneous symptoms.This prospective investigation underscores the enduring utility of a histamine-restricted diet, coupled with structured dietary reintroduction, as an efficacious diagnostic approach for individuals presenting with suspected food-related histamine hypersensitivity. Notably, the measurement of DAO levels appears to furnish only a limited capacity to discern dietary-induced fluctuations. Notwithstanding, the dynamics of DAO alteration do not appear to exhibit a discernible association with specific dietary patterns, a finding consistent across both patient and control groups.
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  • Rentzos, Georgios K., et al. (författare)
  • Use of a basophil activation test as a complementary diagnostic tool in the diagnosis of severe peanut allergy in adults
  • 2015
  • Ingår i: Clinical and Translational Allergy. - : Wiley. - 2045-7022. ; 5
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Background: Diagnosis of severe peanut allergy is difficult and delays in making an accurate diagnosis may place the patient at risk. Adults with a history of anaphylaxis must strictly avoid any contact with peanuts or products that may contain traces of peanuts. For these persons, conventional evaluations with skin prick testing (SPT) and IgE tests may not be sufficient to assess the risk of anaphylaxis. Therefore, we investigated whether the basophil activation test (BAT) could be used for the diagnosis of severe peanut allergy in adults. We compared the non-invasive BAT with conventional laboratory diagnostic tests, including SPT and specific IgE to allergen extracts and components, for the diagnosis of severe peanut allergy. Methods: Forty-seven persons with severe allergy to peanuts and a clinical diagnosis of anaphylaxis (PA-group), 22 subjects with peanut sensitization (PS-group) and 22 control (C-group) subjects, all in the age range of 18-60 years, were recruited retrospectively and prospectively into the study. Thirty-four patients with peanut allergy and 11 peanut-sensitized patients were sensitized to soy, while 36 patients in the PA-group and 20 patients in the PS-group were sensitized to birch pollen. All the patients and control subjects were investigated with BAT and SPT for responses to peanut, soy and birch extracts and their serum samples were assayed for the presence of specific IgE to peanut, soy and birch extracts, as well as IgE to allergen components (ISAC). Results: In a multivariate factor analysis, severe peanut allergy (PA) was positively associated with SPT to peanut, IgE to peanut, BAT to peanut and IgE to rAra h 1, 2, 3 and 6 peanut components, as well as to soy components (nGly m 5 and nGly m 6). In contrast, peanut sensitization was positively associated with increased levels of IgE to rAra h 8, birch and birch-related components. BAT-detected reactivity to peanut was significantly higher in patients who had a history of severe allergy to peanuts, as compared with patients who were sensitized to peanuts (p < 0.001), and the receiver operating curve (ROC) analysis showed that BAT had high sensitivity and specificity for predicting severe peanut allergy, with a ROC area under the curve of 0.862. However, in the PA-group, the BAT results for peanut correlated only weakly with the levels of IgE to rAra h 1, 2 and 3 and nAra h 6. Study limitations: oral provocation in the patients with a history of severe peanut allergy could not be performed to compare clinical reactivity with the BAT result due to ethical constraints. Neither was it possible to perform BAT with peanut recombinant allergens which were not available at the time the study commenced Conclusions: BAT is useful in determining the severity of peanut allergy and may be used as a complementary diagnostic tool to ensure accurate diagnosis of severe peanut allergy in adults. Thus, it may reduce the need to subject these patients to further tests, including an open challenge with peanuts. © 2015 Rentzos et al.; licensee BioMed Central.
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  • Van Odijk, Jenny, 1969, et al. (författare)
  • Double-blind placebo-controlled challenges for peanut allergy the efficiency of blinding procedures and the allergenic activity of peanut availability in the recipes
  • 2005
  • Ingår i: Allergy. ; 60:5
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Background: A firm diagnosis of double-blind placebo-controlled food challenge (DBPCFC) would facilitate the diagnosis in patients with uncertain history of reaction. Guidelines are lacking for an upper provoking dose and how to hide high concentrations of peanuts. Aim: To develop and evaluate a double-blind recipe with minimum 10% of peanut. To compare the recipe with published recipes regarding blindness, taste, texture and immunoglobulin (Ig)E antibody binding to peanut. Methods: A recipe (I) with 10% of peanut was developed evaluated and used in DBPCFC. The challenges were followed by development of a concentrated recipe (II) (15% peanut, 25% fat). Recipe II was compared with the only published recipe (III) (11% peanut, 7% fat) regarding taste, texture and availability of peanut. Recipe IV (12% peanut, 10% fat) was developed using the same methods. The binding of IgE in the recipes was measured using an inhibition method. Results: During challenges, one patient reacted after 4 g, emphasizing the need for blinding recipes containing high doses of peanut. Evaluation between recipes II and III, only recipe II was regarded as blind by the taste panels. A tenfold lower availability of peanut protein in the recipe II was found at 50% of inhibition. Recipe IV had a better IgE binding that did not differ from the original peanut extract. Conclusion: The peanut taste and texture can be hidden in a challenge medium. The fat content was important for the availability of the allergenic protein in challenges. The availability of allergens must be taken into consideration when used for DBPCFC.
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  • Van Odijk, Jenny, 1969 (författare)
  • Food allergy in children and adults with emphasis on peanut. Relation to IgE antibodies, food consumption, symptoms and disease development
  • 2004
  • Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
    • Peanuts have been reported to cause severe allergic reactions especially in young children, and sensitisation present in small children suggests possible sensitisation in utero or during breast feeding. Some countries are therefore recommending maternal avoidance of peanut for the mothers during this period. Aims: To study the compliance of primary prevention advice distributed through Child Health Centres with emphasis on the introduction of food in families with stated hypersensitivity (I); to evaluate peanut sensitisation in a regional register material of serum tests for peanut during the period 1994-98(II); to study young individuals with peanut specific IgE antibodies in relation to age, peanut consumption and reported symptoms compared to 5 years previously (III); and to develop and evaluate recipes with high peanut content for Double Blind Placebo Controlled Food Challenge (DBPCFC) for diagnosing peanut allergic subjects. To study the availability of peanut protein in the recipes.The recommendation for introduction of foods during the first 12 months was followed for most parents except for gluten containing food. As many as 45 % waited to introduce gluten until 6 months or later which is more in line with previous recommendations. Among parents with hypersensitivity, only 23 % had waited to introduce egg and 33 % to introduce fish. Around 50 % of all mothers had avoided peanuts during pregnancy and lactation. There was nearly a three-fold increase in testing for peanut hypersensitivity during the studied period. There was also an increased amount of positive tests, from 34 % in 1994 to 45 % in 1998, suggesting an increased rate of peanut sensitisation. As many as 75 % of the tests with IgE antibody class 3 or more were children less than 10 years of age. Nearly 40 % showed a decreased IgE antibody level and 12 % reported tolerance to peanut during the follow up. Children 6 years or more at first test were more likely to show a decrease in peanut specific IgE level compared to younger children, independently of reported peanut consumption. Exposure to peanut, deliberate or undeliberate, was also more common in subjects with initially low IgE antibody level to peanut, as well as fewer reported symptoms during the study. Some of the subjects were sensitised without ever having any known reaction to peanut, and the children and their parents felt insecure how to handle the information about peanut sensitisation. A double blind chocolate recipe with up to 15 % content of peanut was developed and evaluated by sensorial test panels. In comparison with the only published recipe found, the developed recipe with high peanut content had no significant peanut taste as tested by the panels. There was less allergen available in the developed recipe with high fat content compared to the published recipe with low fat, measured by an inhibition method. As a second step, a validated double blind recipe with low fat content was developed.In conclusion: Avoidance of peanut during pregnancy is common among mothers. Peanut sensitisation seems to be present in many children and adults in Sweden as found in countries with a high peanut consumption. The results also indicate the difficulties in predicting a lower cut off value where subjects are likely to be free of symptoms. The diagnosis of food allergy should be based on both case history, IgE sensitisation and preferably confirmed with food challenge procedures. A test result without clinical data on the patient can lead to unnecessary anxiety and avoidance behaviour in some patients. As a tool for extended diagnosis and to simplify the standardisation of preparing DBPCFC, we have developed suitable recipes with documented availability as shown by an in vitro method.
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  • Van Odijk, Jenny, 1969, et al. (författare)
  • High frequency of IgE sensitization towards kiwi seed storage proteins among peanut allergic individuals also reporting allergy to kiwi
  • 2017
  • Ingår i: Clinical and Molecular Allergy. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1476-7961. ; 15:18
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Background: IgE sensitization to storage proteins from nuts and seed is often related to severe allergic symptoms. There is a risk of immunological IgE cross-reactivity between storage proteins from different species. The potential clinical implication of such cross-reactivity is that allergens other than the known sensitizer can cause allergic symptoms. Previous studies have suggested that kiwi seed storage proteins may constitute hidden food allergens causing cross-reactive IgE-binding with peanut and other tree nut homologs, thereby mediating a potential risk of causing allergy symptoms among peanut ant tree nut allergic individuals. The objective of this study was to investigate the degree of sensitization towards kiwi fruit seed storage proteins in a cohort of peanut allergic individuals. Methods: A cohort of 59 adolescents and adults with peanut allergy was studied, and self reported allergies to a number of additional foods were collected. Quantitative IgE measurements to seed storage proteins from kiwi and peanut were performed. Results: In the cohort, 23 out of the 59 individuals were reporting kiwi fruit allergy (39%). The frequency of IgE sensitization to kiwi fruit and to any kiwi seed storage protein was higher among peanut allergic individuals also reporting kiwi fruit allergy (P = 0.0001 and P = 0.01). A positive relationship was found between IgE levels to 11S globulin (r = 0.65) and 7S globulin (r = 0.48) allergens from kiwi and peanut, but IgE levels to 2S albumin homologs did not correlate. Patients reporting kiwi fruit allergy also reported allergy to hazelnut (P = 0.015), soy (P < 0.0001), pea (P = 0.0002) and almond (P = 0.016) to a higher extent than peanut allergic individuals without kiwi allergy. Conclusions: Thirty-nine percent of the peanut allergic patients in this cohort also reported kiwi fruit allergy, they displayed a higher degree of sensitization to kiwi storage proteins from both kiwi and peanut, and they also reported a higher extent of allergy to other nuts and legumes. On the molecular level, there was a correlation between IgE levels to 11S and 7S storage proteins from kiwi and peanut. Taken together, reported symptoms and serological findings to kiwi in this cohort of patients with concurrent allergy to peanut and kiwi fruit, could be explained by a combination of cross-reactivity between the 11S and 7S globulins and co-sensitization to the 2S albumin Act d 13. © 2017 The Author(s).
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  • Van Odijk, Jenny, 1969, et al. (författare)
  • Specific IgE antibodies to peanut in western Sweden - has the occurrence of peanut allergy increased despite constant consumption?
  • 2001
  • Ingår i: Allergy. ; 56, s. 573-577
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Background: Sensitization to peanut has seldom been investigated in Sweden. Therefore, all IgE-specific tests for peanut during a 5-year period were reviewed to study the relation between the levels of specific IgE antibody to peanut and age, sex, symptoms, and other atopic manifestations. Methods: All serum samples were analyzed for IgE antibodies to peanut in relation to sex, age, clinical reactions, and other food allergens. A subgroup was asked to answer a questionnaire about symptoms and atopic manifestations in relation to IgE antibody levels. Results: During the study period, 2417 tests were made for peanut. There was an increased prevalence of detectable IgE antibodies during the years studied. More than 80 individuals under 2 years of age were sensitized to peanut. In the subgroup, individuals with detectable IgE antibodies reported a shorter reaction time after eating peanuts than individuals with normal IgE antibody levels (P<0.05). Conclusions: The reaction pattern to peanuts in Sweden is similar to that in many other countries despite a reported steady and low consumption. The severity of symptoms was connected to age and IgE antibody level. Patients with normal or low IgE antibody levels were not always free of symptoms even though their risk of allergic symptoms was reduced.
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  • Van Odijk, Jenny, 1969, et al. (författare)
  • Specific immunoglobulin E antibodies to peanut over time in relation to peanut intake, symptoms and age
  • 2004
  • Ingår i: Pediatr Allergy Immunol. ; 15:5
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • The clinical outcome of peanut allergy and some factors associated with development of peanut allergy remain unsolved. It has not been clarified to what extent peanut intake affects immunoglobulin (IgE) antibody formation in peanut sensitized individuals. The aim of the study was to investigate the development of peanut hypersensitivity in children and adolescents with specific IgE antibodies to peanut, using questionnaires and current serum tests and comparing it to information obtained 5-6 yr earlier, to investigate how peanut intake during this period related to subject age, IgE antibody levels and symptoms and to investigate what information this patient group was given at the time of diagnosis regarding avoidance of peanut related food. All patients with detectable peanut-specific IgE antibodies investigated during 1994-1996 deriving from two allergy laboratories in the western region of Sweden were traced and reinvestigated (n=132). A total of 111 subjects (63 with peanut allergy and 48 peanut sensitized) participated in the questionnaire. Eighty-six of them consented to be enrolled in a further interview and renewed testing of specific IgE antibody to peanut 5 yr later. All tests were done using the Pharmacia CAP system. Increased IgE antibody levels during follow-up was related to age; subjects 0-6 yr at initial test occasion were more likely to have higher IgE antibody class than the older individuals (p=0.018). Exposure to peanut during the study, i.e. 5-6 yr since diagnosis, did not seem to affect the result. During the follow-up period, 29 out of 86 (34%) increased their IgE antibody class. At the second test occasion the remaining subjects had similar (28%) or lowered (38%) levels of IgE antibodies. Exposure to peanut during follow-up was more common in subjects with IgE antibody class 1-3 compared to subjects with high value (> 3) at the initial test (p=0.003). Reported symptoms during follow-up were also more common in subjects with initially high IgE antibody value. Individuals with initially high IgE antibodies to peanut had been given more information about peanut allergy and cross-reacting allergens than other individuals. The subjects over 6 yr of age showed a decrease in peanut-specific IgE class over a 5-yr period. Together with the literature, our result suggest that follow-up and renewed testing is recommended, since there may be a change in IgE antibody classes and clinical sensitivity over time. Even in Sweden, with a low consumption of peanuts, the youngest individuals with peanut sensitization experienced a similar course of events that has been reported in other countries.
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  • Van Odijk, Jenny, 1969, et al. (författare)
  • The Use of DAO as a Marker for Histamine Intolerance: Measurements and Determinants in a Large Random Population-Based Survey
  • 2023
  • Ingår i: Nutrients. - 2072-6643. ; 15:13
  • Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
    • Histamine intolerance (HIT) is a common adverse reaction to food where elimination and reintroduction of histamine-rich food is part of the investigation. Analysis of the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO) is sometimes used as an additional tool for diagnosis. This study aimed to describe the distribution of DAO in a large representative cohort of adults and to determine the association between DAO activity and possible associated factors. The study is based on the population-based West Sweden Asthma Study and includes 1051 subjects. Subjects underwent structured interviews including questions on demography, asthma, allergy symptoms, and lifestyle factors. Subjects were assessed for specific-IgE-antibodies and measurement of DAO activity in serum. Previously suggested cut-off levels for low values (<3 U/mL), normal values (>10 U/mL), and median levels of DAO were used. In the group of 1051 subjects, only a few presented reactions upon histamine intake, whereas 44% presented DAO levels below the suggested normal cut-off levels. BMI and age were shown to have an impact on DAO activity among women with increasing activity of DAO with increasing BMI and age. Among men, only increasing age was seen to have an impact on DAO levels. There was no difference in DAO levels with different sensitization status to common foods or airborne allergens. No association between DAO levels and reported symptoms to histamine-rich foods could be found. In conclusion, the determination of the DAO enzyme needs to be re-evaluated and may not be used as a valuable tool for histamine intolerance using current cut-off values. Further studies are needed to improve the use of DAO as a biomarker for histamine intolerance.
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