Factors that predict disease severity in atopic dermatitis: The role of serum basal tryptase

Sahiner Ü. M., Buyuktiryaki B., Gungor H., Sahiner N., Turasan A., Torun Y., ...More

ALLERGY AND ASTHMA PROCEEDINGS, vol.39, no.5, pp.371-376, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.2500/aap.2018.39.4158
  • Journal Name: ALLERGY AND ASTHMA PROCEEDINGS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.371-376
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Increased numbers of mast cells that contain tryptase are found in lesional atopic dermatitis (AD) skin. The association of serum basal tryptase (sBT) with anaphylactic reactions and mast cell diseases has recently been shown in children with venom and food allergy.