Higher mean serum IgE levels in an isolated Hungarian population: Identification of a possible genetic founder effect

Geographic isolation might have contributed to a genetic founder effect elevating serum IgE, reflected in significantly higher mean IgE levels of local inhabitants of Salomvar when compared with the results of residents who are from other areas.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2005-02, Vol.115 (2), p.S251-S251
Main Authors: Nekam, K., Rethy, L.A., Andrasofszky, Z., Papp, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Allergies
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Summary:Geographic isolation might have contributed to a genetic founder effect elevating serum IgE, reflected in significantly higher mean IgE levels of local inhabitants of Salomvar when compared with the results of residents who are from other areas.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2004.12.1014