{"title":"Analysis of the efficacy of Yupingfeng powder combined with acupuncture on allergic rhinitis: systematic review and meta analysis.","authors":"Zhihong Li, Huawei Gao, Fangfang Shen, Yan Lu","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1436","DOIUrl":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1436","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To systematically evaluate the efficacy of Yupingfeng powder combined with acupuncture and moxibustion on allergic rhinitis (AR) and to provide evidence-based basis for combined treatment of AR patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The randomized controlled trials of Yupingfeng powder combined with acupuncture in the treatment of AR were searched in Chinese and English databases (China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Database, VIP, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane). The search time was from the establishment of the database to May 2025. Stata15.0 software was used to perform a meta-analysis of the included literature that met the requirements.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of nine studies were included, with a total sample size of 686 cases-350 cases in the control group and 336 cases in the study group. A meta-analysis showed that compared with other treatment methods, Yupingfeng powder combined with acupuncture was more effective in the treatment of AR [RR = 2.52,95% CI (1.80,3.54), P < 0.001]. In addition, the effective rate of follow-up after treatment was higher than that of the control group [RR = 2.03,95% CI (1.32,3.13), P = 0.01], and the recurrence rate of the treatment group was also lower than that of the control group [RR = 0.28,95% CI (0.09,0.87), P = 0.028]; the differences were statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Yupingfeng powder and acupuncture therapy have certain clinical efficacy and maintenance effects in the treatment of AR. It can be promoted and applied on a larger scale after further clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 6","pages":"175-184"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145501491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mahdi Tabasheri, Amir Mahdi Mahdavi, Forough Parhizkar, Seyyed Shamsadin Athari
{"title":"Engineered mesenchymal stem cells: A novel approach for Th2-targeted modulation in allergic asthma.","authors":"Mahdi Tabasheri, Amir Mahdi Mahdavi, Forough Parhizkar, Seyyed Shamsadin Athari","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1507","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15586/aei.v53i6.1507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asthma is a widespread allergic condition that has impacted around 300 million people globally. There are various classifications of asthma, one of which is based on T-helper2 (Th2) cells, and in this review, we have focused on Th2 high type and how it is caused. In the following sections, we have explored various treatment approaches for asthma, with a particular emphasis on mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a more effective alternative to conventional treatments. MSCs contribute to asthma management through multiple mechanisms, including the secretion of secretomes, soluble factors, and even interactions with other cells, such as dendritic cells and macrophages. However, as explained later in this review, there are challenges associated with MSCs. In response to these limitations, the development of engineered MSCs offers a novel approach. These engineered MSCs are tailored to improve therapeutic efficacy by boosting their homing efficiency, survival rates, and capacity to modulate immune responses. Engineered MSCs are designed with a variety of genes, each enabling distinct mechanisms that contribute to the effective control of asthma. By specifically targeting Th2 cells, these genetically modified MSCs can modulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and improve airway function, offering a promising therapeutic strategy for management of asthma.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 6","pages":"162-174"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145501548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gürgün Tuğçe Vural Solak, Gözde Köycü Buhari, Sakine Nazik Bahçecioğlu, Selcan Gültuna, Dilek Çuhadar Erçelebi, Şenay Demir, Özge Göktürk, Yavuz Karahan, Nur Betül Baştuğ İnan, Kurtuluş Aksu
{"title":"Successful desensitization with FVIII/Von Willebrand Factor concentrate in Type III Von Willebrand Disease.","authors":"Gürgün Tuğçe Vural Solak, Gözde Köycü Buhari, Sakine Nazik Bahçecioğlu, Selcan Gültuna, Dilek Çuhadar Erçelebi, Şenay Demir, Özge Göktürk, Yavuz Karahan, Nur Betül Baştuğ İnan, Kurtuluş Aksu","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1423","DOIUrl":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1423","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) Type 3 is a rare and severe bleeding disorder characterized by an almost complete deficiency of Von Willebrand Factor (VWF). Plasma-derived Factor VIII (FVIII)/VWF concentrates are used both on demand and for prophylactic treatment. However, allergic reactions to these products pose significant challenges in clinical management. A 40-year-old female patient with VWD Type 3 presented to our clinic with symptoms including jaw numbness and tightness, chills, fatigue, nausea, and dyspnea following administration of a FVIII/VWF concentrate (Haemate<sup>®</sup> P). Skin prick tests and intradermal tests were performed for diagnostic evaluation and were found to be negative. The hypersensitivity reaction was assessed as an immediate type and non-IgE-mediated reaction. As there were no alternative treatment options, we decided to perform desensitization. A 14-step desensitization protocol was successfully administered. The patient is now able to self-administer Haemate<sup>®</sup> P at home three times a week. This case highlights the importance of desensitization and multidisciplinary approach in the case of drug hypersensitivity in patients with VWD Type 3. Our desensitization protocol with FVIII/VWF concentrate is highly effective and safe.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 6","pages":"141-145"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145501603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ezgi Yalçın Güngören, Nilay Çalışkan, Beliz Özkalkan, İlknur Kökçü Karadağ, Deniz Özçeker, Sevgi Sipahi Çimen
{"title":"Insights into the clinical spectrum of selective IgA deficiency: Data from two centers.","authors":"Ezgi Yalçın Güngören, Nilay Çalışkan, Beliz Özkalkan, İlknur Kökçü Karadağ, Deniz Özçeker, Sevgi Sipahi Çimen","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1472","DOIUrl":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1472","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Selective IgA deficiency (sIgAD) is the most common primary immunodeficiency, yet its clinical presentation ranges from asymptomatic cases to individuals suffering from recurrent infections, allergic manifestations, and autoimmune disorders. Limited data exist regarding the immunological and clinical profiles of pediatric patients with sIgAD in Türkiye.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective analysis of 45 pediatric patients (20 females and 25 males) diagnosed with sIgAD and followed at two tertiary care centers. Demographic features, allergic and autoimmune comorbidities, and immunological parameters were evaluated. Lymphocyte subset analyses and immunoglobulin subclass levels were recorded. Associations between IgG3/IgG4 subclass deficiencies and infection frequency were assessed using the Mann-Whitney U test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The median current age was 102 months (range: 48-204), with a median age of symptom onset at 24 months (range: 1-186), referral at 88 months (range: 6-199), and diagnosis at 87 months (range: 48-192). A history of at least one allergic disease, including asthma, allergic rhinitis, and/or atopic dermatitis, was present in 66.7% of patients. Autoimmune conditions were identified in 13.3%, including Hashimoto's thyroiditis, vitiligo, and immune thrombocytopenic purpura. No statistically significant differences in the frequencies of upper respiratory tract infections, pneumonia, otitis, or viral infections were observed between patients with low versus normal/high IgG3 or IgG4 levels (all P > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our findings highlight the high prevalence of allergic diseases and the clinical heterogeneity of sIgAD in children. Moreover, isolated IgG3 or IgG4 subclass deficiencies may not independently influence infection susceptibility. Longitudinal studies are warranted to better define the prognostic role of immunoglobulin subclasses in pediatric sIgAD.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 6","pages":"32-37"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145501479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuksel Kavas Yildiz, Sule Buyuk Yaytokgil, Emine Vezir
{"title":"Evaluation of clinical and demographic characteristics in children with aeroallergen sensitization: A study based on skin prick test results.","authors":"Yuksel Kavas Yildiz, Sule Buyuk Yaytokgil, Emine Vezir","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1412","DOIUrl":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the demographic and clinical features of pediatric aeroallergen sensitization and seasonal symptom patterns, focusing on pollen.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective single-center study included children aged 1-18 years who underwent standardized skin prick testing (SPT) between January 2020 and July 2021. Patients with chronic or immunological disorders other than asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), and atopic dermatitis (AD) were excluded. Clinical and laboratory data, including symptom profiles, family atopy history, eosinophil counts, and total IgE, were extracted from records. Aeroallergen panels included pollens, house dust mites, molds, and animal dander. Comparisons were performed between monosensitized and polysensitized patients, and between those sensitized to pollen versus house dust mites.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 2247 children tested, 2017 were eligible, and 500 (24.7%) with clinically relevant sensitization were analyzed (57% male; median age: 12 years, IQR: 8-15). Pollen was the most frequent sensitizer (78.6%), followed by house dust mites (36.6%). Within pollens, Poaceae predominated (98.1%), with Secale as the leading species (88.4%). Seasonal peaks of symptoms in pollen-sensitized patients occurred in May (31.8%), April (29.6%), and June (27%). Polysensitization was observed in 38.8%. AR was the most common diagnosis (83.2%), while asthma and AD were present in 36.4% and 34.0%, respectively. Pollen sensitization was significantly associated with AR (88% vs. 63%, p < 0.01) and sneezing (38% vs. 16%, p < 0.01), whereas house dust mite sensitization was more often linked with skin rashes (25.5% vs. 13%, p = 0.008). Patients with eosinophilia were younger, predominantly male, and more frequently diagnosed with AR (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Pollen, particularly from the Poaceae family, was the predominant aeroallergen, and symptom timing matched seasonal pollen trends. Inclusion of region-specific pollens such as Secale in SPT panels is crucial for accurate sensitization detection and for guiding localized public health strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 6","pages":"46-54"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145501504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevalence and triggers of allergic diseases across different age groups: A comparative analysis of patients aged under 50, 50-64, and 65 and older.","authors":"Alper Ekinci, Seda Altiner","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1397","DOIUrl":"10.15586/aei.v53i6.1397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Allergic diseases are prevalent immune disorders that have a considerable impact on public health. Although these cases are traditionally linked with younger individuals, older populations are increasingly affected due to immunological changes and a greater prevalence of comorbidities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and triggers of allergic diseases across three age groups-under 50, 50-64, and 65 and older-to inform age-specific prevention and treatment strategies. In this retrospective study, data from 352 patients (270 females and 82 males) who presented to our allergy clinic between December 2022 and December 2023 were analyzed. Patients were grouped by age and data on allergic diseases, triggers, comorbidities, and skin prick test results were evaluated. Appropriate statistical analyses were performed, with statistical significance defined as p < 0.05. Allergic rhinitis (39.8%) was the most prevalent allergic disease, followed by chronic spontaneous urticaria (28.1%), and acute urticaria-angioedema (27.8%). Drug allergies were significantly more frequent in older adults (p = 0.016), with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and beta-lactam antibiotics being common triggers. Allergic rhinitis was more prevalent in the < 50 age group (p = 0.013). Skin prick tests revealed sensitivities to pollen (9.4%), house dust mites (8.8%), and cat allergens (2.8%). Allergic diseases vary in frequency across age groups. Allergic rhinitis is more common in younger patients, while drug allergies are dominant in the elderly, likely due to polypharmacy. Raising awareness and tailoring diagnostic approaches for allergic diseases in older adults is essential. Further multicenter studies are needed to confirm these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 6","pages":"14-19"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145501652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using the A-RISC index to predict IgE cross-reactivity in legume allergens: An in silico approach.","authors":"Jackelyn Stephanny Páez Velásquez","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53sp2.1455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15586/aei.v53sp2.1455","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Legumes are a common source of allergic sensitization in many regions worldwide. Structural similarity among homologous proteins can lead to IgE-mediated cross--reactivity. In this context, in silico analysis offers a valuable approach to predict potential molecular interactions among related allergens and to support the interpretation of risk in patients with multiple sensitizations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An in silico analysis was conducted to evaluate sequence homology, structural conservation, and surface exposure of IgE epitopes across five major protein families: 11S globulins, 7S globulins, 2S albumins, nsLTPs, and PR-10. Tools included multiple sequence alignment, A-RISC index calculation, and 3D visualization with ChimeraX.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PR-10 proteins exhibited high homology (A-RISC >0.75), suggesting a high risk of cross-reactivity. Vicilins and glycinins showed intermediate similarity (A-RISC 0.45-0.57), while nsLTPs and 2S albumins displayed low A-RISC values (<0.50), although conserved structural motifs were identified in immunologically relevant regions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This in silico approach enables early identification of cross-reactivity potential, reinforces the value of component-resolved molecular diagnostics, and contributes to improved food labeling, clinical decision-making, and nutritional safety in patients with -multiple sensitizations.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 S Pt 2","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145375424","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juan Carlos Miralles-López, Yulia Petryk Petryk, Juan José Cortés Collado, Francisco-Javier Bravo-Gutierrez, Rubén Andújar-Espinosa, Manuel Castilla-Martínez, Cayetano Díaz-Chantar, Sheila Cabrejos-Perotti, José Valverde-Molina, Virginia Pérez-Fernández, Re-Asgramur Group
{"title":"Efficacy of tezepelumab in patients with severe allergic asthma in clinical practice.","authors":"Juan Carlos Miralles-López, Yulia Petryk Petryk, Juan José Cortés Collado, Francisco-Javier Bravo-Gutierrez, Rubén Andújar-Espinosa, Manuel Castilla-Martínez, Cayetano Díaz-Chantar, Sheila Cabrejos-Perotti, José Valverde-Molina, Virginia Pérez-Fernández, Re-Asgramur Group","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i5.1448","DOIUrl":"10.15586/aei.v53i5.1448","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Tezepelumab is a human monoclonal immunoglobulin G2λ antibody that targets the cytokine thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP). In clinical trials, tezepelumab has been shown to reduce the annualized asthma exacerbation rate in patients with both high and low levels of T2 inflammation biomarkers.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a prospective, multicenter study of RE-ASGRAMUR (Register of Severe Asthma of the Region of Murcia) conducted under routine clinical practice conditions. We analyzed exacerbations, changes in lung function (pre-bronchodilator FEV1), asthma control (ACT), and quality of life (mini AQLQ). In addition, T2 biomarkers, including blood eosinophils and exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We present a series of 38 patients with severe allergic asthma who received treatment with tezepelumab. More than half of these patients had previously shown inadequate responses to other biologic therapies. Following treatment, the annualized rate of exacerbations decreased markedly from a baseline mean of 2.2 to 0.28, representing an 86.8% reduction. The Asthma Control Test (ACT) score improved by an average of 5.2 points, while the mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (miniAQLQ) score increased by 1 point. Pulmonary function also improved significantly, with a mean increase of 170 mL in FEV<sub>1</sub>. Furthermore, type 2 inflammatory biomarkers, including blood eosinophil counts and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO), showed a significant reduction.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Tezepelumab is an effective treatment for severe allergic asthma, improving exacerbations, disease control, quality of life, and lung function.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 5","pages":"193-196"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145074085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fabrication and production of conjugated neurotensin-silver nanoparticles and evaluation of its effect on pathophysiology of allergic asthma.","authors":"Yu Yang, Entezar Mehrabi Nasab, Seyyed Shamsadin Athari","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i5.1391","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15586/aei.v53i5.1391","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Asthma, a respiratory tract disease, is characterized by inflammation and obstruction of airway. Inflammatory cells play a significant role in allergic asthma, and there is no complete cure for asthma. One of the new approaches in medicines is nanoparticle-base treatment. The aim of the current study is to introduce a new therapeutic approach in nano-medicine with neurotensin. Conjugated peptide nanoparticles were prepared and characterized, and then administrated to asthmatic mice. Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) test, broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) cells counting, cytokines level, and histopathology study were conducted. Treatment with peptide nanoparticles could control AHR, percentage of eosinophils in BALF, levels of interleukin 4 (IL-4), IL-5, and IL-33, peri-airways and perivascular eosinophilic inflammation. Producing and using of new peptide nano-drugs could introduce new therapeutic approach in controlling pathological-related mechanisms in allergic asthma.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 5","pages":"45-52"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deng Zou, Hualing Xiao, Seyyed Shamsadin Athari, Xiujuan Hu
{"title":"Studying the relationship between allergo-inflammation and left atrium and pulmonary vein pathological changes in allergic asthma.","authors":"Deng Zou, Hualing Xiao, Seyyed Shamsadin Athari, Xiujuan Hu","doi":"10.15586/aei.v53i5.1419","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15586/aei.v53i5.1419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Allergic asthma is an inflammatory airway disease influenced by genetic and environmental factors and orchestrated by imbalance between T helper 1 cell (Th1) and two immune responses. Inflammation contributes to pathological changes and remodeling in tissues such as the vascular, lung, heart, and beds. The purpose for this study was to evaluate the effects of allergic asthma on heart pathology and remodeling. In methodology, mice were allocated into two healthy and asthma groups, followed by the assessment of airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), cell enumeration in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), measurement of interleukin (IL)-4, IL-33, IL-5, interferon gamma (IFN-γ), and IL-13, total immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels, and analysis of remodeling factors. Also, gene expression analysis was performed for troponin, suppressor of mothers against decapentaplegic (SMAD)2, myocyte enhancer factor 2 (MEF-2), and SMAD3. Finally, histopathological study was conducted. The result revealed that asthma induction augmented AHR and elevated eosinophil percentage, elevated the levels of IL-13, IL-33, IL-5, IL-4, IgE, Helicobacter pylori (HP), and transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), and the gene expression of SMAD3. Also, eosinophilic inflammation, goblet cell meta/hyperplasia, and mucus secretion were increased in asthmatic versus healthy mice. The level of IFN-γ was lower in the asthma compared to the control group; however, the expressions of troponin, SMAD2, and MEF-2 genes showed no significant differences. It was concluded that allergic asthma changed the balance between type 1 and 2 cytokines, which could possibly lead to profound effects on the cardiovascular system's structure and/or function.</p>","PeriodicalId":7536,"journal":{"name":"Allergologia et immunopathologia","volume":"53 5","pages":"100-107"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145022682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}