Food allergy phenotypes: The key to personalized therapy

Summary Food allergies (FAs) are of increasing public health concern and are characterized by a large spectrum of diseases. Their diversity is well known for immunologic pathways (IgE, non‐IgE‐mediated FAs) and natural history. Many other factors and patient characteristics are involved including ty...

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Published inClinical and experimental allergy Vol. 47; no. 9; pp. 1125 - 1137
Main Authors Deschildre, A., Lejeune, S., Cap, M., Flammarion, S., Jouannic, L., Amat, F., Just, J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.09.2017
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Summary:Summary Food allergies (FAs) are of increasing public health concern and are characterized by a large spectrum of diseases. Their diversity is well known for immunologic pathways (IgE, non‐IgE‐mediated FAs) and natural history. Many other factors and patient characteristics are involved including type of food, exposure route, allergic comorbidities, gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds, cofactors and health conditions. Food allergen components and sensitization profiles are also involved in FA phenotypes. A new approach to chronic disorders based on the identification of phenotypes through extensive knowledge of all the complex components is also applicable to FAs and could lead towards integrative care management. Diagnostic biomarkers for FAs are emerging which also contribute to better care modalities. The aim of this article was to highlight current knowledge regarding the phenotypic diversity of FA. This review will focus on IgE‐mediated FAs and how identifying phenotypes may help to better understand the pathophysiological complexity, improve diagnosis and lead to personalized treatment strategies.
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ISSN:0954-7894
1365-2222
DOI:10.1111/cea.12984