Biomarkers and cytokines
Biomarkers and cytokines measured in cord plasma included insulin,
leptin, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor-α, adiponectin,
ultra-sensitive C-reactive protein (CRP), insulin, lipids,
25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), and Clara or club cell secretory protein
[CC16]7. At age 30 months, WBC and the following
cytokines were measured in a peripheral blood sample: CC16, adiponectin,
leptin, CRP, thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), and serum IgE mixed
antibodies with ImmunoCAP Phadiatop®; a Phadiatop
serum IgE level ≥0.35 kUA/L was reported as positive.