The results of this study show for the first time that cells involved in allergic sensitization and allergic disease differ in the adenoid of allergic children compared with controls. These findings support our hypothesis that allergic sensitization takes place in the adenoid. Furthermore, this study confirms that CD1a+ (Langerhans) cells are involved in allergic disease.
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