Analysis of Polymorphisms in Olive Pollen Allergy: <i>IL13, IL4RA, IL5 </i>and <i>ADRB2</i> Genes

Abstract

The IL13 polymorphisms under study were associated with specific allergy to olive pollen: the IL13 C-1112T polymorphism as a protective factor and the IL13 R130Q polymorphism as a risk factor. Interestingly, although single polymorphisms of IL4RA are not associated with any phenotype analyzed, the interaction between IL4RA I50V/Q551R was strongly associated with the asthma phenotype. IL13 and IL4RA could be relevant markers for allergy to olive pollen and asthma development.