Purpose Of Review: Allergenic molecules of the house dust mite (HDM) are crucially important indoor allergens, contributing to allergic rhinitis and asthma around the globe. In the past years, recombinant molecules for diagnostics opened new pathways to investigate individual sensitization profiles and new chances for the prevention and treatment of HDM allergy. This review summarizes the latest findings on the evolution of IgE responses towards mite allergens.
Recent Findings: Several cross-sectional and longitudinal studies confirmed the role of Der p 1 and Der p 2 as major allergenic proteins of the HDM. A newly identified player is the major allergen Der p 23. Apart from identifying the early sensitization towards this molecule as a risk factor for asthma in school age, a recent longitudinal study described sensitization patterns showing that the production of IgE usually starts towards a group of initiator proteins and may stay monomolecular or expand to an oligo- or even polymolecular stage. This phenomenon also correlates to clinical symptoms. A relation between a broad sensitization pattern and symptom severity has also been shown cross-sectionally. Individual sensitization profiles towards HDM allergens provide important information to evaluate a patient's current stage and risk for clinical symptoms. This knowledge paves the way for an early and adequate prevention and/or treatment.
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