Elevated expression of activated T(H)2 cells and milk-specific T(H)2 cells in milk-induced eosinophilic esophagitis

摘要

Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an allergic inflammatory disease that is triggered by food allergens and characterized by progressive esophageal dysfunction. Esophageal biopsy specimens are characterized by eosinophilia and expression of T(H)2 cytokines.