Table I.
Participant Information
| Low IgE | High IgE | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| Age | 23.0 (18–27) | 21.2 (14–44) | 0.71 |
| Gender | 3 Male, 3 Female | 4 Male, 2 Female | 1.00 |
| Ethnicity | 2 Black, 2 White, 2 Hispanic | 5 Black, 1 White | 0.16 |
| Atopy | |||
| -Asthma | 4 | 6 | 0.45 |
| -Allergic Rhinitis | 3 | 6 | 0.18 |
| -Atopic Dermatitis | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
| -Skin Test (≥1 Positive) | 6 | 6 | n/a |
| -Skin Test (# of Positive) | 3.5 (1–7) | 5.8 (3–9) | 0.11 |
| Serum IgE (U/mL) | 50.2 (25–99) | 477.0 (134–1017) | 0.01 |
| Monocyte FcεRI (MESF) | 2951 (1592–4582) | 5171 (2011–8065) | 0.04 |
Demographic information, atopic status, serum IgE concentration, and monocyte FcεRI expression are presented for enrolled participants. P values for categorical values were calculated by Chi-square or Fisher’s Exact Test. Mean (range) and t test are shown for quantitative values.