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D’Aiuto V, Mormile I, Granata F, Napolitano F, Lamagna L, Della Casa F, de Paulis A, Rossi FW. Worldwide Heterogeneity of Food Allergy: Focus on Peach Allergy in Southern Italy. J Clin Med 2024; 13:3259. [PMID: 38892968 PMCID: PMC11173152 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13113259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Revised: 05/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Food allergy (FA) has shown an increasing prevalence in the last decades, becoming a major public health problem. However, data on the prevalence of FA across the world are heterogeneous because they are influenced by several factors. Among IgE-mediated FA, an important role is played by FA related to plant-derived food which can result from the sensitization to a single protein (specific FA) or to homologous proteins present in different foods (cross-reactive FA) including non-specific lipid transfer proteins (nsLTPs), profilins, and pathogenesis-related class 10 (PR-10). In addition, the clinical presentation of FA is widely heterogeneous ranging from mild symptoms to severe reactions up to anaphylaxis, most frequently associated with nsLTP-related FA (LTP syndrome). Considering the potential life-threatening nature of nsLTP-related FA, the patient's geographical setting should always be taken into account; thereby, it is highly recommended to build a personalized approach for managing FA across the world in the precision medicine era. For this reason, in this review, we aim to provide an overview of the prevalence of nsLTP-mediated allergies in the Mediterranean area and to point out the potential reasons for the different geographical significance of LTP-driven allergies with a particular focus on the allergenic properties of food allergens and their cross reactivity.
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- Valentina D’Aiuto
- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.D.); (I.M.); (F.N.); (F.D.C.); (A.d.P.); (F.W.R.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.D.); (I.M.); (F.N.); (F.D.C.); (A.d.P.); (F.W.R.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.D.); (I.M.); (F.N.); (F.D.C.); (A.d.P.); (F.W.R.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.D.); (I.M.); (F.N.); (F.D.C.); (A.d.P.); (F.W.R.)
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- Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.D.); (I.M.); (F.N.); (F.D.C.); (A.d.P.); (F.W.R.)
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.D.); (I.M.); (F.N.); (F.D.C.); (A.d.P.); (F.W.R.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy; (V.D.); (I.M.); (F.N.); (F.D.C.); (A.d.P.); (F.W.R.)
- Center for Basic and Clinical Immunology Research (CISI), WAO Center of Excellence, University of Naples Federico II, 80131 Naples, Italy
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Xie Y, Hu X, Li X, Tong P, Zhang Y, Zheng S, Zhang J, Liu X, Chen H. The macrophage polarization in allergic responses induced by tropomyosin of Macrobrachium nipponense in cell and murine models. Int Immunopharmacol 2024; 135:112333. [PMID: 38805907 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2024.112333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Macrophages are one of the important immune cells, which play important roles in innate and adaptive immune. However, the roles of macrophages in food allergy are not thoroughly understood. To investigate the roles of macrophages during food allergy, we focused on the relationship between macrophage polarization and allergic responses induced by tropomyosin (TM) in the present study. Arg 1 and CD206 expressions in the TM group were significantly higher than those of the PBS group, while iNOS and TNF-α expressions were no obvious difference, moreover, the morphology of macrophages stimulated by TM was similar to that of M2 macrophages. These results indicated macrophages were mainly polarized toward M2 phenotypes in vitro. The antibodies, mMCP-1, histamine and cytokines, revealed that macrophages could participate in food allergy, and macrophage polarization was associated with changes in allergic-related factors. The cytokine levels of M2 phenotypes were significantly higher than those of M1 phenotypes in peripheral blood. The mRNA expressions and protein levels of Arg1 and iNOS in the jejunum and peritoneal cells indicated that M2 phenotypes were the major macrophage in these tissues compared with M1 phenotypes. Hence, macrophage polarization plays an important role in food allergy.
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- Yanhai Xie
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; Sino German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; Sino German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China
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- Wayne State University School of Medicine, 540 E. Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
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- Sino German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; Sino German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; Sino German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; College of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, 999 Xuefu Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330009, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Resources, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China; Sino German Joint Research Institute, Nanchang University, 235 Nanjing Dong Road, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330047, China.
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Lin N, Chi H, Guo Q, Liu Z, Ni L. Notch Signaling Inhibition Alleviates Allergies Caused by Antarctic Krill Tropomyosin through Improving Th1/Th2 Imbalance and Modulating Gut Microbiota. Foods 2024; 13:1144. [PMID: 38672818 PMCID: PMC11048830 DOI: 10.3390/foods13081144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Antarctic krill tropomyosin (AkTM) has been shown in mice to cause IgE-mediated food allergy. The objective of this work was to investigate the role of Notch signaling in AkTM-sensitized mice, as well as to determine the changes in gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in the allergic mice. An AkTM-induced food allergy mouse model was built and N-[N-(3,5-difluorophenacetyl)-L-alanyl]-S-phenylglycine t-butyl ester (DAPT) was used as an γ-secretase inhibitor to inhibit the activation of Notch signaling. Food allergy indices, some key transcription factors, histologic alterations in the small intestine, and changes in gut microbiota composition were examined. The results showed that DAPT inhibited Notch signaling, which reduced AkTM-specific IgE, suppressed mast cell degranulation, decreased IL-4 but increased IFN-γ production, and alleviated allergic symptoms. Quantitative real-time PCR and Western blotting analyses revealed that expressions of Hes-1, Gata3, and IL-4 were down-regulated after DAPT treatment, accompanied by increases in T-bet and IFN-γ, indicating that Notch signaling was active in AkTM-sensitized mice and blocking it could reverse the Th1/Th2 imbalance. Expressions of key transcription factors revealed that Notch signaling could promote Th2 cell differentiation in sensitized mice. Furthermore, 16S rRNA sequencing results revealed that AkTM could alter the diversity and composition of gut microbiota in mice, leading to increases in inflammation-inducing bacteria such as Enterococcus and Escherichia-Shigella. Correlation analysis indicated that reduced SCFA concentrations in AkTM-allergic mice may be related to decreases in certain SCFA-producing bacteria, such as Clostridia_UCG-014. The changes in gut microbiota and SCFAs could be partially restored by DAPT treatment. Our findings showed that inhibiting Notch signaling could alleviate AkTM-induced food allergy by correcting Th1/Th2 imbalance and modulating the gut microbiota.
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- Na Lin
- East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China; (N.L.); (Q.G.); (L.N.)
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- East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China; (N.L.); (Q.G.); (L.N.)
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Dalian Ocean University, Dalian 116023, China
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- East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China; (N.L.); (Q.G.); (L.N.)
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- East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China; (N.L.); (Q.G.); (L.N.)
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- East China Sea Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Shanghai 200090, China; (N.L.); (Q.G.); (L.N.)
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Valdelvira R, Costa J, Crespo JF, Cabanillas B. Major peanut allergens are quickly released from peanuts when seeds are hydrated under specific conditions. Food Chem 2024; 437:137901. [PMID: 37922800 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Allergens release from their biological source is a critical step in allergic sensitization. We sought to investigate in vitro the role of hydration at 1:10 w/v without stirring and 1:5 w/v with and without stirring on the release of major and minor allergens from peanut kernels. We hypothesized that hydration plays a pivotal role in peanut allergens release, affecting major allergens predominantly, and that peanut-water ratio and stirring influence allergen diffusion. We found that major peanut allergen Ara h 1 was quickly released during hydration leading to a decrease in its content in the seed particularly at hydration performed at 1:5 w/v with stirring. Ara h 2 remained more preserved in the hydrated seed, while Ara h 3 showed no content decrease despite its important release into the hydration water. Minor allergens Ara h 8 and Ara h 9 have lower abundance in peanut leading to a reduction of their content in the seed after their diffusion into the water during hydration. The results also demonstrated that a higher seed-to-water ratio (1:5 w/v) and stirring had a more pronounced impact on allergen release.
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- Rafael Valdelvira
- Department of Allergy, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Avenida de Córdoba s/n, 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- REQUIMTE-LAQV, Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade do Porto, Rua de Jorge Viterbo Ferreira, 228, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Allergy, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Avenida de Córdoba s/n, 28041 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Allergy, Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Avenida de Córdoba s/n, 28041 Madrid, Spain.
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Gallizzi AA, Heinken A, Guéant-Rodriguez RM, Guéant JL, Safar R. A systematic review and meta-analysis of proteomic and metabolomic alterations in anaphylaxis reactions. Front Immunol 2024; 15:1328212. [PMID: 38384462 PMCID: PMC10879545 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2024.1328212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Anaphylaxis manifests as a severe immediate-type hypersensitivity reaction initiated through the immunological activation of target B-cells by allergens, leading to the release of mediators. However, the well-known underlying pathological mechanisms do not fully explain the whole variety of clinical and immunological presentations. We performed a systemic review of proteomic and metabolomic studies and analyzed the extracted data to improve our understanding and identify potential new biomarkers of anaphylaxis. Methods Proteomic and metabolomic studies in both human subjects and experimental models were extracted and selected through a systematic search conducted on databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, up to May 2023. Results Of 137 retrieved publications, we considered 12 for further analysis, including seven on proteome analysis and five on metabolome analysis. A meta-analysis of the four human studies identified 118 proteins with varying expression levels in at least two studies. Beside established pathways of mast cells and basophil activation, functional analysis of proteomic data revealed a significant enrichment of biological processes related to neutrophil activation and platelet degranulation and metabolic pathways of arachidonic acid and icosatetraenoic acid. The pathway analysis highlighted also the involvement of neutrophil degranulation, and platelet activation. Metabolome analysis across different models showed 13 common metabolites, including arachidonic acid, tryptophan and lysoPC(18:0) lysophosphatidylcholines. Conclusion Our review highlights the underestimated role of neutrophils and platelets in the pathological mechanisms of anaphylactic reactions. These findings, derived from a limited number of publications, necessitate confirmation through human studies with larger sample sizes and could contribute to the development of new biomarkers for anaphylaxis. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42024506246.
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- Adrienne Astrid Gallizzi
- INSERM, UMR_S1256, NGERE – Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure, Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- INSERM, UMR_S1256, NGERE – Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure, Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- INSERM, UMR_S1256, NGERE – Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure, Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Personalized Therapeutics, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- INSERM, UMR_S1256, NGERE – Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure, Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Personalized Therapeutics, Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, University Hospital of Nancy, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- INSERM, UMR_S1256, NGERE – Nutrition, Genetics, and Environmental Risk Exposure, Faculty of Medicine of Nancy, University of Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Ye L, Zheng W, Li X, Han W, Shen J, Lin Q, Hou L, Liao L, Zeng X. The Role of Gluten in Food Products and Dietary Restriction: Exploring the Potential for Restoring Immune Tolerance. Foods 2023; 12:4179. [PMID: 38002235 PMCID: PMC10670377 DOI: 10.3390/foods12224179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Wheat is extensively utilized in various processed foods due to unique proteins forming from the gluten network. The gluten network in food undergoes morphological and molecular structural changes during food processing, affecting the final quality and digestibility of the food. The present review introduces the formation of the gluten network and the role of gluten in the key steps of the production of several typical food products such as bread, pasta, and beer. Also, it summarizes the factors that affect the digestibility of gluten, considering that different processing conditions probably affect its structure and properties, contributing to an in-depth understanding of the digestion of gluten by the human body under various circumstances. Nevertheless, consumption of gluten protein may lead to the development of celiac disease (CD). The best way is theoretically proposed to prevent and treat CD by the inducement of oral tolerance, an immune non-response system formed by the interaction of oral food antigens with the intestinal immune system. This review proposes the restoration of oral tolerance in CD patients through adjunctive dietary therapy via gluten-encapsulated/modified dietary polyphenols. It will reduce the dietary restriction of gluten and help patients achieve a comprehensive dietary intake by better understanding the interactions between gluten and food-derived active products like polyphenols.
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- Li Ye
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Intelligent Food Manufacturing, Foshan University, Foshan 528225, China; (L.Y.); (W.Z.); (X.L.); (W.H.); (J.S.); (Q.L.); (L.H.)
- Department of Food Science, Foshan University, Foshan 528000, China
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Brasal-Prieto M, Fernández-Prades L, Dakhaoui H, Sobrino F, López-Enríquez S, Palomares F. Update on In Vitro Diagnostic Tools and Treatments for Food Allergies. Nutrients 2023; 15:3744. [PMID: 37686776 PMCID: PMC10489659 DOI: 10.3390/nu15173744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Food allergy (FA) is an adverse immunological reaction to a specific food that can trigger a wide range of symptoms from mild to life-threatening. This adverse reaction is caused by different immunological mechanisms, such as IgE-mediated, non-IgE-mediated and mixed IgE-mediated reactions. Its epidemiology has had a significant increase in the last decade, more so in developed countries. It is estimated that approximately 2 to 10% of the world's population has FA and this number appears to be increasing and also affecting more children. The diagnosis can be complex and requires the combination of different tests to establish an accurate diagnosis. However, the treatment of FA is based on avoiding the intake of the specific allergenic food, thus being very difficult at times and also controlling the symptoms in case of accidental exposure. Currently, there are other immunomodulatory treatments such as specific allergen immunotherapy or more innovative treatments that can induce a tolerance response. It is important to mention that research in this field is ongoing and clinical trials are underway to assess the safety and efficacy of these different immunotherapy approaches, new treatment pathways are being used to target and promote the tolerance response. In this review, we describe the new in vitro diagnostic tools and therapeutic treatments to show the latest advances in FA management. We conclude that although significant advances have been made to improve therapies and diagnostic tools for FA, there is an urgent need to standardize both so that, in their totality, they help to improve the management of FA.
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Šošić L, Paolucci M, Flory S, Jebbawi F, Kündig TM, Johansen P. Allergen immunotherapy: progress and future outlook. Expert Rev Clin Immunol 2023:1-25. [PMID: 37122076 DOI: 10.1080/1744666x.2023.2209319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Allergy, the immunological hypersensitivity to innocuous environmental compounds, is a global health problem. The disease triggers, allergens, are mostly proteins contained in various natural sources such as plant pollen, animal dander, dust mites, foods, fungi and insect venoms. Allergies can manifest with a wide range of symptoms in various organs, and be anything from just tedious to life-threatening. A majority of all allergy patients are self-treated with symptom-relieving medicines, while allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is the only causative treatment option. AREAS COVERED This review will aim to give an overview of the state-of-the-art allergy management, including the use of new biologics and the application of biomarkers, and a special emphasis and discussion on current research trends in the field of AIT. EXPERT OPINION Conventional AIT has proven effective, but the years-long treatment compromises patient compliance. Moreover, AIT is typically not offered in food allergy. Hence, there is a need for new, effective and safe AIT methods. Novel routes of administration (e.g. oral and intralymphatic), hypoallergenic AIT products and more effective adjuvants holds great promise. Most recently, the development of allergen-specific monoclonal antibodies for passive immunotherapy may also allow treatment of patients currently not treated or treatable.
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- Lara Šošić
- Department of Dermatology, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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