1. “Vitamin hypothesis”: explanation for allergy increase?
by Stephan C. Bischoff
Blood
Volume 112(9):
November 1, 2008
©2008 by American Society of Hematology

2. The “vitamin hypothesis
The “vitamin hypothesis.” Local production of RA by basophils at sites of allergic inflammation could enhance Th2 gene-expression programs as well as the phenotype and functions of T cells, B cells, and mast cells, supporting the concept that RA acts as a m...
The “vitamin hypothesis.” Local production of RA by basophils at sites of allergic inflammation could enhance Th2 gene-expression programs as well as the phenotype and functions of T cells, B cells, and mast cells, supporting the concept that RA acts as a mediator of mucosal allergy.
Stephan C. Bischoff Blood 2008;112:
©2008 by American Society of Hematology