The increase of plasma galectin-9 in a patient with insulin allergy: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Allergic reaction to insulin is known to be associated with eosinophilia and hyper IgE. Recent report showed that eosinophilia is related with the increased synthesis of galectin-9 (GAL-9) and osteopontin (OPN). Here, we examined plasma levels of GAL-9 and OPN fi...

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Main Authors: Chagan-Yasutan Haorile, Shiratori Beata, Siddiqi Umme, Saitoh Hiroki, Ashino Yugo, Arikawa Tomohiro, Hirashima Mitsuomi, Hattori Toshio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Allergy
Online Access:http://www.clinicalmolecularallergy.com/content/8/1/12