Circulating MMP-12 as Potential Biomarker in Evaluating Disease Severity and Efficacy of Sublingual Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis

• Main Authors: Yandan Zhou (Author), Min Xu (Author), Wei Gong (Author), Xiaoming Kang (Author), Renzhong Guo (Author), Jie Wen (Author), Dinggang Zhou (Author), Manjing Wang (Author), Dazhi Shi (Author), Qiancheng Jing (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a highly heterogeneous disease, and allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) is an effective treatment. This study aims to evaluate the circulating mas-related G protein-coupled receptor-X2 (MRGPRX2) and matrix metalloproteinase-12 (MMP-12) levels in evaluating dis...