Title : Fungal extracellular polysaccharides in house dust as a marker for exposure to fungi: relations with culturable fungi, reported home dampness, and respiratory symptoms.

Pub. Date : 1999 Mar

PMID : 10069885






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1 OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the measurement by enzyme immunoassay of extracellular polysaccharides of Aspergillus and Penicillium species (EPS-Asp/Pen ) in house dust as a marker for fungal exposure and to study the relations between EPS-Asp/Pen levels and home dampness and respiratory symptoms in children. exophthalmos producing substance proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 inhibitor Homo sapiens
2 RESULTS: EPS-Asp/Pen were readily detectable (40 to 46,513 nanogram equivalent/g dust) in 161 house dust extracts, with highest concentrations in living room floor dust. exophthalmos producing substance proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 inhibitor Homo sapiens
3 EPS-Asp/Pen levels were 2 to 3 times higher on carpeted floors than on smooth floors. exophthalmos producing substance proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 inhibitor Homo sapiens
4 EPS-Asp/Pen levels in living room floor dust were positively associated with occupant-reported home dampness. exophthalmos producing substance proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 inhibitor Homo sapiens
5 EPS-Asp/Pen levels in living room floor dust were positively associated with respiratory symptoms. exophthalmos producing substance proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 inhibitor Homo sapiens
6 EPS-Asp/Pen in bedroom floor and mattress dust showed a reversed association with respiratory symptoms, possibly because of allergen-avoidance measures taken in the bedroom. exophthalmos producing substance proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 1 inhibitor Homo sapiens