Interaction between expression of CD23 on B-lymphocytes and level of specific IgE against molecular components of NPC2 family, lipocalins, uteroglobins, and molecular components of molds and yeast

The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the expression of the CD23 molecule on B-cells and the levels of specific IgE against allergens and molecular components of storage mites (Gly d 2, Lep d 2), dog (Can f 1, Can f 2), cat (Fel d 1), shrimp (Pen m 2), molds (Asp f 6, Mala s 11, Alt a 6, Alt a 1, Mala s 6, Cla h), and German cockroach (Bla g 9) in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients (with and without dupilumab therapy). Here, 46 patients with AD were included (26 without dupilumab treatment, 20 with dupilumab treatment). Serum levels of specific IgE were measured using the component-resolved diagnostic microarray ALEX2 Allergy Xplorer, and the expression of the CD23 molecule on B-cells was evaluated using flow cytometry. For statistical analysis, a Spearman’s rank correlation was used. The data indicated there was a higher correlation between CD23 expression on B-cells and specific IgE against molecular components of storage mites Bla g 9 (up to 27%), cat Fel d 1 (22.7%), and allergen extract Cla h (Cladosporium herbarum) up to 38.9% in AD patients treated with dupilumab. These results regarding the higher association suggested a significant role in the non-inflammatory clearance and uptake of these specific IgE antibodies.