title: Genes, factor X, and allergens: what causes allergic diseases?
abstract: Genetic disposition and allergen exposure play the main roles in the development of allergic diseases. Another factor that could be involved is the nutritional intake of vitamin D.
authors.affiliation: GSF National Research Center for Environment and Health, Oberschleissheim, Germany.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wjst
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dold
mesh_terms: D000485:Allergens; D002648:Child; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology* / Q000235:genetics* / Q000276:immunology; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens; D014807:Vitamin D