Publications by authors named "Jason Sit"

Fish allergy is a significant health concern, with diagnosis and management complicated by diverse fish species and allergens. We conducted a comprehensive RNA-seq analysis of eight fish species to identify allergen profiles, integrating ImmunoCAP sIgE data to explore associations with allergen expression and diagnostic performance. Over 30 putative fish allergens were identified, with varying sequence similarities and expression levels, roughly classifying fish into two groups based on parvalbumin (PV) expression.

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Wheat, a component of the staple diet globally, is a common food allergen in children. The symptoms of wheat allergy (WA) range from skin rash to shortness of breath, significantly impairing quality of life. Following initial clinical suspicion, individuals may undergo routinely used allergy tests such as a wheat allergen-specific skin prick test (SPT), a blood test for specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) levels, or oral food challenge.

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Up to 40% of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) are refractory to or relapse after first-line therapy, highlighting the need for better treatments. Mosunetuzumab is a CD20 × CD3 bispecific antibody that engages and redirects T cells to eliminate malignant B cells. In this phase 2, open-label study (NCT03677141), 40 patients (52.

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  • The study shifts focus from tourists' destination image to residents' place image, highlighting the limited attention given to how locals perceive their community.
  • Through analysis of data from 481 residents in Kavala, Greece, the research identifies that current measurement tools often overlook important community-focused attributes.
  • It proposes a comprehensive framework with four dimensions—physical appearance, community services, social environment, and entertainment opportunities—that can help improve both tourism development and residents' quality of life.
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