Food-specific IgG4 is associated with eosinophilic esophagitis

Publication date: Available online 6 April 2016
Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Author(s): Benjamin L. Wright, Mike Kulis, Rishu Guo, Kelly A. Orgel, W. Asher Wolf, A. Wesley Burks, Brian P. Vickery, Evan S. Dellon

Teaser

Elevated total and food-specific IgG4 are associated with active EoE and decline in response to dietary elimination. Food-specific IgG4 may contribute to the pathogenesis of EoE and be useful for elucidating dietary triggers.


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