Open AccessEffect of Genetic Factors on Atopic and Non Atopic Asthmatic and Allergic Rhinitis Saudi Children in Taif Area
Author(s) -
Yousri M. Hussein
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
hsoa journal of allergy disorders and therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2470-749X
DOI - 10.24966/adt-749x/100007
Subject(s) - asthma , single nucleotide polymorphism , medicine , snp , immunology , pathogenesis , gene , genotype , biology , genetics
To assess the value of serum Interleukin-13 (IL-13) levels as an immunological marker in atopic upper respiratory diseases, to clarify its differences in atopic and non atopic bronchial asthma and to determine the role of an Interleukin -13 receptor alpha 1 (IL-13 Rα1) gene Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) (A1398G) in the pathogenesis of these diseases.