Articles tagged with Allergic Asthma
Researchers have discovered a novel signaling pathway critical to the immune response of cells associated with allergic asthma. Increasing cAMP levels inhibited the cells' inflammatory response, suggesting a potential target for new therapies.
Researchers at McMaster University have successfully tested an antibody that can improve the quality of life for individuals with asthma by relieving inflammation in the lungs. The study found that blocking a specific protein in the lungs with an antibody alleviates baseline inflammation and provides resistance to allergens.
A new study suggests that the enzyme Cbl-b could be a target for drugs used to treat allergic asthma and other autoimmune disorders. Mice lacking Cbl-b exhibited severe allergic asthma symptoms, highlighting its vital role in controlling immune response.
A NIH study found a bacterial protein in common house dust may worsen allergic responses to indoor allergens, leading to asthma. Researchers discovered flagellin boosts allergic reactions in mice with asthma, suggesting cleaning could reduce symptoms by removing bacteria.
UBC researchers found that certain antibiotics alter gut bacteria, increasing severity of asthma in mouse models. Early life is a critical period for establishing a healthy immune system, as the impact of antibiotics on asthma susceptibility disappears in adult mice.
A new anti-asthma medication has been found to nearly eliminate seasonal asthma attacks in children and young adults with allergic asthma. Researchers found that the treatment improved asthma control, reduced symptoms by 25%, and decreased asthma attacks by 30%.
Researchers found that people with allergic asthma are more susceptible to respiratory viruses like the flu due to impaired immune response. Elevated IgE levels in dendritic cells may interfere with antiviral proteins, worsening asthma symptoms.
A study published in PNAS identified TRPA1 as playing a key role in allergic asthma and demonstrated that HC-030031 effectively treated the condition in mice. This breakthrough research could represent a new avenue of treatment for asthma.
Research suggests that a mother's diet during pregnancy can induce epigenetic changes in her offspring, increasing their risk of developing allergic asthma. The study found that high-methyl-donor diets led to more severe airway disease and increased IgE levels in the blood.
Research on farm women reveals an increased risk of allergic asthma associated with pesticide use. The study found a significant increase in asthma prevalence among women who applied or mixed pesticides, with some compounds like parathion linked to nearly tripled risk.