Researchers identify early biomarker for future atopy in asymptomatic children
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 10:04
in Health & Medicine
The signs of atopy may be present long before symptoms begin, even in month-old babies, according to a new research study from Denmark. The study found that the level of urinary eosinophil protein-X (u-EPX), a marker of inflammatory cells, in newborn babies was linked to higher risk of allergic sensitization, nasal eosinophilia and eczema at six years.