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ABSTRACT: Background
Hyper-immunoglobulin E (IgE) syndromes (HIES) are a group of primary immune deficiencies disorders (PID) characterized by elevated serum IgE, eczema, recurrent skin, or respiratory system infections and may also be accompanied by some connective tissues and skeletal abnormalities. Currently, there is no complete cure or targeted treatment for HIES. Omalizumab is a humanized recombinant monoclonal antibody against IgE, reducing the level of free IgE, inhibiting the binding of IgE to receptors on the surface of effector cells, and reducing the activation of inflammatory cells and the release of multiple inflammatory mediators. However, the effect of omalizumab in treating HIES remains unknown. Herein, we described a case of an AD-HIES patient with chronic airway disease wh
SUBMITTER: Lan J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9114644 | biostudies-literature | 2022
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature