IgE+ plasmablasts predict the onset of clinical allergy.
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Summary
This research shows that IgE+ plasmablasts, which are cells that secrete an antibody involved in allergic reactions, not only appear in the blood during an allergic response but can also predict the onset of clinical allergy symptoms. By studying these cells in horses, the scientists found that they could be measured in blood samples weeks before clinical symptoms appeared, and their activity was a more reliable indicator of future allergy symptoms than just measuring levels of the IgE antibody in the blood.
Study Design
The research was designed to investigate the relevance of IgE+ plasmablasts, a type of white blood cell, in predicting the onset of allergy symptoms. The study was conducted using an equine model of naturally occurring allergies.
- The researchers examined the timing of allergen exposure (when the horse came into contact with substances that could trigger an allergic response)
- The arrival of IgE+ plasmablasts in peripheral blood (the presence of these cells in the bloodstream), and
- The onset of clinical disease (when allergy symptoms became obvious).
Key Findings
- The main finding was that the presence of IgE+ plasmablasts in the blood could predict the development of allergy symptoms up to three weeks in advance.
- These cells could be detected using flow cytometry, a laboratory technique that can count and sort cells, or measured by the IgE they secrete following the culture.
- The study also compared the secretion of IgE by IgE+ plasmablasts with the total levels of IgE in the plasma. It was found that while the former consistently correlates with clinical allergy symptoms, the latter does not always do so.
Implications and Conclusion
The research suggests that IgE+ plasmablasts serve as a more reliable and sensitive marker for predicting the development of allergic diseases compared to just measuring the total IgE levels in the blood. This could potentially revolutionize the diagnosis and management of allergies, as the presence of these cells in the blood could serve as an early warning sign of an impending allergic reaction, allowing for pre-emptive treatment. Therefore, the scientists posit IgE+ plasmablasts as a valuable tool in the future study and management of allergies.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States.
- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States.
- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States.
- Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Horses
- Immunoglobulin E
- Hypersensitivity
- Plasma Cells
- Hypersensitivity, Immediate
- Allergens
Conflict of Interest Statement
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