Table 2.
Mean percentages of IL-17 producing T cells in patients and controls, measured by flow cytometry, corresponding with inhalant perennial allergens
| Allergen | Mean values of IL-17 producing T cells in patients (%) | Mean values of IL-17 producing T cells in controls (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
D. pteronyssinus* |
2.59 ± 1.45 |
1.25 ± 0.00 |
|
D. farinae* |
2.57 ± 1.26 |
1.24 ± 0.01 |
| Animal feather |
2.63 ± 1.33 |
1.23 ± 0.00 |
| Cat |
3.46 ± 1.7 |
1.31 ± 0.08 |
| Dog |
3.91 ± 1.88 |
1.25 ± 0.01 |
|
Alternaria alternata |
3.04 ± 1.33 |
1.22 ± 0.06 |
|
Aspergillus mix |
2.65 ± 1.10 |
0.00 |
|
Fusarium solani |
2.22 ± 0.55 |
1.26 ± 0.00 |
|
Penicillium mix |
3.17 ± 0.92 |
0.00 |
| Cockroach | 2.51 ± 1.08 | 1.3 ± 0.00 |
*p < 0.05.
There was no significant difference in percentage of IL-17 producing T cells referred to each parameter in allergen’s spectrum except Dpt and D. Farinae.