Non-responder basophils in highly ragweed-sensitive subjects.
12 of 93 patients with untreated seasonal ragweed rhinitis, strong skin sensitivity and 2+ to 4+ RAST gave insignificant (less than or equal to 14%) histamine release from their leukocytes on challenge with ragweed allergen.
D000485:Allergens; D001491:Basophils / Q000276:immunology*; D006636:Histamine Release; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D010944:Plants; D011852:Radioallergosorbent Test; D012882:Skin Tests
D000485:Allergens; D007073:Immunoglobulin E