HYPERSENSITIVITY
CLASSICAL ALTERNATE AND LECTIN PATHWAYS
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Question
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Infants with eczema and children deficient in ____ support the hygiene hypothesis.
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filaggrin
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keratin
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melanin
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carotene
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Causes of filaggrin deficiency Skin inflammation (e.g., from atopic dermatitis or psoriasis), which can cause a decrease in the natural production of filaggrin and the enzyme that breaks down filaggrin into water-binding amino acids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Eczema is caused by problems with the skin barrier. Many children with eczema do not have enough of a special protein called “filaggrin” in the outer layer of skin. Filaggrin helps skin form a strong barrier between the body and the environment.
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