Clinical & Experimental Allergy

The Editor takes a closer look at some of this month's articles
pp. 619-619(1)

Elevated baseline serum tryptase, mastocytosis and anaphylaxis
pp. 620-622(3)
Authors: Müller, U. R.

What makes an allergen more than an allergen?
pp. 623-625(3)
Author: Poulsen, L. K.

T regulatory cells and their counterparts: masters of immune regulation
pp. 626-639(14)
Authors: Ozdemir, C.; Akdis, M.; Akdis, C. A.

Monosodium glutamate `allergy': menace or myth?
pp. 640-646(7)
Authors: Williams, A. N.; Woessner, K. M.

Chronic rhinosinusitis with and without nasal polyps is associated with decreased expression of glucocorticoid-induced leucine zipper
pp. 647-654(8)
Authors: Zhang, X-H.; Lu, X.; Long, X-B.; You, X-J.; Gao, Q-X.; Cui, Y-H.; Liu, Z.

Vascular endothelial growth factor in allergen-induced nasal inflammation
pp. 655-661(7)
Authors: Choi, G-S; Park, H-J; Hur, G-Y; Choi, S-J; Shin, S-Y; Ye, Y-M; Park, H-S

High circulating immunoglobulin A levels in infants are associated with intestinal toxigenic Staphylococcus aureus and a lower frequency of eczema
pp. 662-670(9)
Authors: Lundell, A-C.; Hesselmar, B.; Nordström, I.; Saalman, R.; Karlsson, H.; Lindberg, E.; Åberg, N.; Adlerberth, I.; Wold, A. E.; Rudin, A.

Allergen extract-induced interleukin-10 in human memory B cells inhibits immunoglobulin E production
pp. 671-678(8)
Authors: Milovanovic, M.; Heine, G.; Zuberbier, T.; Worm, M.

Cigarette smoke suppresses in vitro allergic activation of mouse mast cells
pp. 679-687(9)
Authors: Mortaz, E.; Folkerts, G.; Engels, F.; Nijkamp, F. P.; Redegeld, F. A.

Opposite effect of fluticasone and salmeterol on fibronectin and tenascin-C expression in primary human lung fibroblasts
pp. 688-699(12)
Authors: Degen, M.; Goulet, S.; Ferralli, J.; Roth, M.; Tamm, M.; Chiquet-Ehrismann, R.

Insulin resistance as a predictor of incident asthma-like symptoms in adults
pp. 700-707(8)
Authors: Thuesen, B. H.; Husemoen, L. L. N.; Hersoug, L.-G.; Pisinger, C.; Linneberg, A.

The low prevalence of allergic disease in Eastern Europe: Are Risk Factors Consistent with the Hygiene Hypothesis?
pp. 708-716(9)
Authors: Kramer, M. S.; Matush, L.; Bogdanovich, N.; Dahhou, M.; Platt, R. W.; Mazer, B.

Cutaneous manifestations in Hymenoptera and Diptera anaphylaxis: relationship with basal serum tryptase
pp. 717-725(9)
Authors: Potier, A.; Lavigne, C.; Chappard, D.; Verret, J. L.; Chevailler, A.; Nicolie, B.; Drouet, M.

Beta lactam allergy and resensitization in children with suspected beta lactam allergy
pp. 726-730(5)
Authors: Hershkovich, J.; Broides, A.; Kirjner, L.; Smith, H.; Gorodischer, R.

High-fat feeding redirects cytokine responses and decreases allergic airway eosinophilia
pp. 731-739(9)
Authors: de Vries, A.; Hazlewood, L.; Fitch, P. M.; Seckl, J. R.; Foster, P.; Howie, S. E. M.

β1-integrins shedding in a guinea-pig model of chronic asthma with remodelled airways
pp. 740-751(12)
Authors: Bazán-Perkins, B.; Sánchez-Guerrero, E.; Vargas, M. H.; Martínez-Cordero, E.; Ramos-Ramírez, P.; Álvarez-Santos, M.; Hiriart, G.; Gaxiola, M.; Hernández-Pando, R.

Phleum pratense alone is sufficient for allergen-specific immunotherapy against allergy to Pooideae grass pollens
pp. 752-759(8)
Authors: Hejl, C.; Wurtzen, P. A.; Kleine-Tebbe, J.; Johansen, N.; Broge, L.; Ipsen, H.

Production of native and modified recombinant Der p 1 molecules in tobacco plants
pp. 760-770(11)
Authors: Burtin, D.; Chabre, H.; Olagnier, B.; Didierlaurent, A.; Couret, M.-N.; Comeau, D.; Wambre, E.; Laparra, H.; Van Overtvelt, L.; Montandon, F.; Batard, T.; Jonval, V.; Lorphelin, A.; Merle, C.; Berrouet, C.; Parry, L.; Gomord, V.; Van Ree, R.; Moingeon, P.

CORRIGENDUM
pp. 771-771(1)

Forthcoming meetings
pp. 772-772(1)