Reduced expression of gm-csf receptor on cord blood progenitor cells from neonates at risk for atopy

Recent evidence points to an association between allergic asthma and increased responsiveness of eosinophil progenitor cells to hematopoietic growth factors. However, it is not clear at what age this phenomenon first becomes manifest. Objective: Compare expression of cytokine receptors on CD34+ progenitor cells in cord blood from normal infants ('low risk') and infants with at least one atopic first degree relative ('at risk'). Methods: Cord …