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Front Immunol
January 2025
Department of Basic and Translational Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, United States.
Introduction: A subtype of human mast cells (MCs) found in the skin and to a lesser extent in the lung and gut express a novel G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) known as Mas-related GPCR-X2 (MRGPRX2, mouse counterpart MrgprB2). In addition to drug-induced pseudoallergy and cutaneous disorders, MrgprB2 contributes to ulcerative colitis, IgE-mediated lung inflammation and systemic anaphylaxis. Interestingly, most agonists activate MRGPRX2 with higher potency than MrgprB2.
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January 2025
Department of Pediatric, Affiliated Chifeng Clinical College of Inner, Mongolia Medical University, Chifeng, China.
Background: There is ongoing debate about the safety and efficacy of epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT) in treating food allergies. The systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EPIT.
Methods: We systematically searched international trial registers (ClinicalTrials.
Allergy Asthma Proc
January 2025
From the Section of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Medicine and Pediatrics, Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania and.
Patients with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) can be refractory to standard antimediator therapy. Alternative treatment options to reduce disease burden and improve quality of life are needed. To compile the evidence that supports the use of omalizumab for patients with refractory MCAS.
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December 2024
Servicio de Alergia, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, IdISSC, Madrid, Spain; Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address:
Background: Fish allergy affects children and adults worldwide and there are transient and persistent phenotypes.
Objective: We aimed to analyze persistence, severity and reactivity thresholds in challenge-confirmed fish allergic patients sensitized to parvalbumin.
Methods: Patients 12-65 years-old reporting immediate reactions to fish, with fish skin prick test ≥5 mm and IgE to cod and carp β-parvalbumins ≥0.
J Family Med Prim Care
November 2024
Department of Medicine, Healthway Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. Goa, India.
Centipede envenomation is usually not life-threatening. They usually present with local symptoms of swelling and pain. Centipede venoms contain large amounts of allergenic proteins that can pose a risk of allergic complications following the bite.
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