The association of perennial rhinitis with Trichophyton infection

Kivity, Shmuel; Schwarz, Yair; Fireman, Elizabeth

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2222.1992.tb00153.x

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“…That study provided the strongest evidence yet of a causal role for dermatophyte antigens in asthma. In support of this, subsequent studies described the improvement of asthma or allergic rhinitis symptoms after oral antifungal therapy (58,68,116). Dermatophyte antigens have also been implicated in the pathogenesis of urticaria based on abatement of symptoms after treatment of tinea pedis (117).…”

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“…However, more recent studies corroborate Jones' theory that exposure to fungal antigens could induce allergic inflammatory responses in the respiratory tract. Several reports have provided evidence of a role for dermatophyte sensitivity in both asthma and allergic rhinitis (42,58,68,90,92,104,115,116) (Table 1). In a placebo-controlled challenge study, Ward et al showed that eight patients with perennial asthma and chronic tinea infection developed bronchial hyperreactivity after nasal challenge with a T. tonsurans extract (115).…”

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Allergy and Dermatophytes

Woodfolk

2005

Clin Microbiol Rev

147

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Tinea pedis (athlete's foot) and onychomycosis (infection of the toenails) caused by the dermatophyte fungus Trichophyton are highly prevalent in adults. Several Trichophyton allergens have been identified based on elicitation of immunoglobulin E antibody-mediated immediate-hypersensitivity (IH) responses. Evidence of an etiologic role for Trichophyton in asthma in some subjects with IH and chronic dermatophytosis is provided by bronchial reactivity to Trichophyton. Improvement of asthma after systemic antifungal treatment corroborates this link. A unique feature of Trichophyton allergens is the ability of the same antigen to elicit delayed-type hypersensitivity (DTH) in individuals who lack IH reactivity. Delayed responses appear to confer protection, while IH responses do not, based on the association with acute versus chronic skin infection. The amino acid sequence identity of Trichophyton allergens with diverse enzyme families supports a dual role for these proteins in fungal pathogenesis and allergic disease. Characterizing the immunologic properties of Trichophyton allergens and defining immune mechanisms which drive dichotomous responses are pivotal to understanding the dermatophyte-allergy relationship. Recent studies have identified DTH-associated major T-cell epitopes which could facilitate the development of peptide vaccines. Characterization of additional molecular targets by using new techniques may aid not only in the eradication of infection but also in the resolution of allergic symptoms

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confidence: 69%

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Allergy and Dermatophytes

Woodfolk

2005

Clin Microbiol Rev

147

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“…Nucleotide and deduced amino acid sequences of recombinant Tri r 4. The NH 2 -terminal amino acid residues (positions [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19] contain the conserved features of a signal peptide with a predicted cleavage site between Ala 19 and Phe 20 . Underlined regions represent amino acid sequences previously obtained for the NH 2 terminus and for six enzymatically generated peptides of natural Tri t 4.…”

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Trichophyton Antigens Associated with IgE Antibodies and Delayed Type Hypersensitivity

Woodfolk¹,

Wheatley²,

Piyasena³

et al. 1998

Journal of Biological Chemistry

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The dermatophyte fungus Trichophyton exhibits unique immunologic properties by its ability to cause both immediate and delayed type hypersensitivity. An 83-kDa Trichophyton tonsurans allergen (Tri t 4) was previously shown to elicit distinct T lymphocyte cytokine profiles in vitro. The homologous protein, Tri r 4, was cloned from a Trichophyton rubrum cDNA library, and the recombinant protein was expressed in Pichia pastoris. This 726-amino acid protein contained an arrangement of catalytic triad residues characteristic of the prolyl oligopeptidase family of serine proteinases (Ser-Asp-His). In addition, a novel Trichophyton allergen, encoding 412 amino acids, was identified by its human IgE antibody-binding activity. Sequence similarity searches showed that this allergen, designated Tri r 2, contained all of the conserved residues characteristic of the class D subtilase subfamily (41-58% overall sequence identity). Forty-two percent of subjects with immediate hypersensitivity skin test reactions to a Trichophyton extract exhibited IgE antibody binding to a recombinant glutathione S-transferase fusion protein containing the carboxyl-terminal 289 amino acids of Tri r 2. Furthermore, this antigen was capable of inducing delayed type hypersensitivity skin test reactions. Our results define two distinct antigens derived from the dermatophyte Trichophyton that serve as targets for diverse immune responses in humans.Dermatophyte fungi of the genus Trichophyton colonize keratinized tissues in humans including nails, hair shafts, and the stratum corneum of the skin. Trichophyton tonsurans, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum are common causes worldwide of tinea capitis, athlete's foot, and onychomycosis (infection of the nail beds) (1). An estimated 30 -70% of adults are asymptomatic carriers of these pathogens, and the incidence of symptomatic disease increases with age (2). The immune response to antigens derived from Trichophyton is unique in that both immediate hypersensitivity (IH) 1 and delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) skin test reactions are induced. Studies suggest that the nature of the underlying immune response to Trichophyton antigens is related to the severity of dermatophytosis; IH skin tests are associated with chronic recurrent infections characterized by low-grade inflammatory lesions and the presence of IgE antibodies (Ab) (4 -7). In contrast, DTH reactions are associated with highly inflamed lesions that resolve spontaneously and a resistance to re-infection (4, 8 -13). The implication of these findings is that cellmediated immune responses to Trichophyton are more effective at eradicating infection and may confer protection. Chronic dermatophytosis has been associated with allergic disease in the respiratory tract in individuals with immediate hypersensitivity (14 -17). Furthermore, exposure to Trichophyton proteins may result in bronchial sensitization and symptomatic asthma that can be controlled with systemic antifungal therapy (7,18,19).Experimental mouse models support a role...

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“…rhinitis, allergic hypersensitivity diseases. [26][27][28][29] Studies have shown that podiatrists have antibodies to this organism, suggesting routine exposure to it; 21 30 31 hypersensitivity reactions to nail dust have also been proposed. [30][31][32] A number of studies 20 33-37 report that efficiency, and therefore effectiveness of LEVs vary with drill type, speed, burr shape, size, and coarseness/abrasiveness of the burr.…”

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