Vol. 44, No. 1, March 2026

Theme Respiratory Allergy

Immune Regulation and Autoimmunity

Review Article

Extrachromosomal circular DNA (eccDNA) in immune regulation and autoimmunity: From mechanisms to clinical applications
Ho Bao Chau Le, Kollawat Somsri, Thansita Bhunyakarnjanarat, Chatsuree Suksamai, Siripong Wimon, Huy Thanh Do, Supadtra Pedcharat, Nattiya Hirankarn, Asada Leelahavanichkul

Roles of Macrophages and Arthritis

Review Article

TNFAIP3 regulates inflammatory arthritis through the differentiation of monocytes into macrophages
Lu Zhang, Wanlan Jiang, Biqing Zhang, Ting Xu, Shiliang Zhou, Mingyuan Cai, Jinyun Chen, Min Wu

Allergic Rhinitis and Rhinosinusitis

Original Article

Phase III study of Phlai capsules in the treatment of allergic rhinitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Minh P Hoang, Kachorn Seresirikachorn, Wirach Chitsuthipakorn, Jompol Samuthpongtorn, Kajohnkiat Prasittivatechakool, Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn, Orapan Poachanukoon, Pornthep Kasemsiri, Virat Kirtsreesakul, Jesada Kanjanaumporn, Songklot Aeumjaturapat, Supinda Chusakul, Kornkiat Snidvongs

Gene expression profiles of mRNA, lncRNA, miRNA, and circRNA and their clinical implications in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
Hui Li, Muhan Shi, Yuxiao Wu, Shien Huang, Congli Geng, Yan Liu, Xiaopei Yuan, Zhimin Xing, Deyun Wang, Lisheng Yu, Min Wang

NLRP3 inhibition attenuates the allergic rhinitis symptoms in a mouse model
Minhyung Lee, Young-Kyung Ko, Chan Hee Gil, Kyoung Mi Eun, Yu-Lian Zhang, Sung-Woo Cho, Dae Woo Kim, Hyun Jik Kim, Chae-Seo Rhee

Combined effect of hygienic and polygenic risk scores in children with allergic rhinitis
Eom Ji Choi, Kun Baek Song, Eun Young Baek, Min Ji Park, Jisun Yoon, Sungsu Jung, Si Hyeon Lee, Mi-Jin Kang, Hea Young Oh, So-Yeon Lee, Kang Seo Park, Soo-Jong Hong

Correlations among visual analog scales, total nasal symptom scores, and peak nasal inspiratory flow in children with perennial allergic rhinitis
Ongon Boonnijasin, Kantima Kanchanapoomi, Witchaya Srisuwatchari, Punchama Pacharn, Nualanong Visitsunthorn, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk

Asthma

Original Article

Factors associated with poor asthma control in children: A prediction model
Wanaporn Anuntaseree, Kanokpan Ruangnapa, Araya Yuenyongviwat, Kantara Saelim, Pharsai Prasertsan

Pulmonary function characteristics in children with suspected asthma: implications for asthma diagnosis
Mireu Park, Yun Young Roh, Ha Min Kim, Jae Hwa Jung, Soo Yeon Kim, Jong Deok Kim, Yong Ju Lee, Min Jung Kim, Yoon Hee Kim, Kyung Won Kim, Myung Hyun Sohn

Cost-effectiveness of salbutamol via metered-dose inhaler with spacers versus nebulizers in children with asthma exacerbation in middle income country
Jittawat Witnalakorn, Aroonwan Preutthipan, Oraluck Pattanaprateep, Wiparat Manuyakorn

A Delphi consensus on nebulized budesonide for adults with asthma and COPD
Phunsup Wongsurakiat, Akrawat Rattanawongpaibul, Atikun Limsukon, Chirawat Chiewchalermsri, Kittipong Maneechotesuwan, Kittiyaporn Wiwatcharagoses, Kumpol Kornthatchapong, Narongkorn Saiphoklang, Pitsucha Sanguanwit, Pornanan Domthong, Tirachat Sewatanon, Wipa Reechaipichitkul, Theerasuk Kawamatawong

Total airway mechanics and fractional exhaled nitric oxide levels of children living in banjihas (semi-basements)
Ji Hee Kwak, Ju Hee Kim, Eun Kyo Ha, Hye Mi Jee, Youn Ho Shin, Hey Sung Baek, Man Yong Han

Effect of dyslipidemia, obesity, and atopic status on exhaled and alveolar nitric oxide in asthmatic children
Pakvirin Nanakorn Chanachon, Adithep Sawatchai, Wanlapa Jotikasthira, Potjanee Kiewngam, Watcharoot Kanchongkittiphon, Wiparat Manuyakorn

A 10-year comparative study of factors for allergic asthma and/or rhinitis in two cross-sectional surveys
Wanjun Wang, Jianhong Wang, Yan Jiang, Xiaoli Han, Guolin Tan, Jianjun Chen, Qianhui Qiu, Huabin Li, Jing Li

Genetic variations in Vitamin D Binding Protein (VDBP) impact vitamin D level and asthma susceptibility across the four ethnic populations
Miao-Hsi Hsieh, Natalia Paramonova, Brigita Gradauskiene (Sitkauskiene), Ilva Trapina, Ingrida Rumba-Rozenfelde, Sonomjamts Munkhbayarlakh, Samanta Plavina, Nikolajs Sjakste, Daina Bastyte, Laura Tamasauskiene, Ieva Stakaitiene, Rasa Ugenskiene, Pei-Chi Chen, Jiu-Yao Wang, Lawrence Shih-Hsin Wu

Impact of allergen sensitization on phenotypes of T2-low asthma: A post-hoc analysis of a nationwide cohort study, NHOM Asthma
Sahoko Imoto, Hiroyuki Nagase, Maho Suzukawa, Yuma Fukutomi, Nobuyuki Kobayashi, Masami Taniguchi, Ken Ohta

Oral administration of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis LDL557 attenuates airway inflammation and changes the gut microbiota in a Der p-sensitized mouse model of allergic asthma
Pei-Chi Chen, Han-Yin Hsu, Yi-Chu Liao, Chia-Chia Lee, Miao-Hsi Hsieh, Wen-Shou Kuo, Lawrence Shih-Hsin Wu, Jiu-Yao Wang

Innate lymphoid cell population distributions and related gene expression characteristics in blood from allergic and nonallergic patients with eosinophilic asthma
Byung-Keun Kim, Hyun Seung Lee, Suh-Young Lee, Heung-Woo Park

Anaphylaxis

Original Article

Anaphylaxis in children: Effect of age and atopic status
Nutthakit Wong-onta, Adithep Sawatchai, Watcharoot Kanchongkittiphon, Wiparat Manuyakorn

Allergens and Sensitization

Original Article

Identification of probable pectinesterase as a major allergen of pollen of the Asian white birch (Betula platyphylla) in northern China
Yingyang Xu, Barbara Gepp, Nina Lengger, Jia Yin, Heimo Breiteneder

The prevalence of IgE positivity, environmental factors, and clinical implications associated with mite species in allergic patients in Taiwan
Chun-Hsien Hsu, Ding-Kuo Chien, Jaw-Ji Tsai, Chung-Yang Yen, En-Chih Liao

Clinical Immunology

Original Article

Development of an immunochromatographic strip test for rapid detection of a potent neutralizing anti-interferon gamma antibody in adult-onset immunodeficiency
Umpa Yasamut, Weeraya Thongkum, Ekkarat Wongsawat, Chatchai Tayapiwatana

Production of anti-human cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) monoclonal antibody using non-viral vector induced human CB2 expressing myeloma as an immunogen
Jindaphun Kanyaruck, Takheaw Nuchjira, Putpim Chaochetdhapada, Laopajon Witida, Kotemul Kamonporn, Chaiwut Ratthakorn, Pata Supansa, Kasinrerk Watchara

The ligation of CD4 molecules, expressed on monocytes by an anti-CD4 monoclonal antibody, inhibits T cell activation and monocyte mobility
Witida Laopajon, Passaworn Cheyasawan, Supansa Pata, Nuchjira Takheaw, Watchara Kasinrerk

Responses of primary human nasal epithelial cells to COVID-19 vaccine candidate
Phissinee Jakaew, Tuksin Jearanaiwitayakul, Panuwat Midoeng, Promsin Masrinoul, Panya Sunintaboon, Sukathida Ubol

Determination of the number of times for reuse of hemodialysis dialyzer through macrophage responses against dialyzer-eluted protein, a proposed method
Thansita Bhunyakarnjanarat, Piyapun Prapunwatana, Khajohn Tiranathanagul, Asada Leelahavanichkul