rs116908139 - IGHV3-62

Magnitude 4.5 · 1 study on file

Reported associations

  • A genome-wide association study for allergen component sensitizations identifies allergen component-specific and allergen protein group-specific associations. - The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. Global (2023) · Morii W, Kasai K, Nakamura T, Hayashi D, Hara M, Naito T, Sonehara K, Fukuie T, Saito-Abe M, Yang L, Yamamoto-Hanada K, Narita M, Maruo K, Okada Y, Noguchi E, Ohya Y · PubMed 37780799

    Allergic diseases are some of the most common diseases worldwide. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have been conducted to elucidate the genetic factors of allergic diseases. However, no GWASs for allergen component sensitization have been performed. We sought to detect genetic variants associated with differences in immune responsiveness against allergen components. The participants of the present study were recruited from the Tokyo Children's Health, Illness, and Development study, and allergen component-specific IgE level at age 9 years was measured by means of allergen microarray immunoassays. We performed GWASs for allergen component sensitization against each allergen (single allergen component sensitization, number of allergen components analyzed, n = 31), as well as against


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Lifestyle context

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Lifestyle

  • High ragweed pollen exposure during season Moderate

    Genetic predisposition increases allergic response severity to Ambrosia artemisiifolia allergen exposure

    Monitor pollen forecasts Aug-Oct; limit outdoor time on high pollen days; use HEPA filtration if sensitized

Screening

  • Ambrosia artemisiifolia allergen sensitization Moderate

    IGHV3-62 variant increases immune response to ragweed allergen components, elevating sensitization risk

    Request allergy testing for ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia); track symptom history August-October