Research Article
Enhanced Expression of IL-18 and IL-18BP in Plasma of Patients with Eczema: Altered Expression of IL-18BP and IL-18 Receptor on Mast Cells
Table 1
Characteristics of adult subjects.
| | Population | Case | Age (y) | Female/male | History (y) | Onset age (y) |
| | HC | 12 | 25 (23–27) | 8/4 | 0 | 0 | | Eczema | 12 | 28.5 (19–53) | 10/2 | 4 (0.08–15) | 23 (18–51) | | Cockroach (+) | 2 | 35 (29–41) | 2/0 | 1.5 (1-2) | 33.5 (27–40) | | Food (+) | 2 | 26 (26-26) | 1/1 | 4 (4-4) | 22 (22–22) | | Mite (+) | 4 | 28 (19–35) | 3/1 | 8.5 (0.08–15) | 19.5 (18–24) | | Pollen (+) | 2 | 51.5 (50–53) | 2/0 | 2 (2–2) | 49.5 (48–51) | | Small molecule (+) | 1 | 41 | 1/0 | 5 | 36 | | Mite + pollen (+) | 1 | 22 | 1/0 | 4 | 18 |
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Median values (range) are shown. Specific allergens were examined by skin prick test. HC: healthy control.
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