Abstract
There is evidence that chronic alcohol consumption impairs the T-helper 1 (Th1) lymphocyte-regulated cell-mediated immune response possibly favoring a Th2 deviation of the immune response. Moreover, a few epidemiological studies have linked alcohol consumption to allergen-specific IgE sensitization.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research |
Vol/bind | 32 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | 553-557 |
Antal sider | 4 |
ISSN | 0145-6008 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2008 |