Immune Mechanisms of Oral Immunotherapy

Publication date: Available online 26 December 2017
Source:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Author(s): Michael D. Kulis, Sarita U. Patil, Erik Wambre, Brian P. Vickery
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) has reproducibly demonstrated successful desensitization in food-allergic subjects completing clinical trials and, in some studies, sustained unresponsiveness. These clinical outcomes have been associated with characteristic modifications in the allergen-specific immune response, but a detailed synthesis of OIT's mechanisms of action is lacking. In this Rostrum, we review the current evidence regarding the human immune response to OIT, explore possible mechanisms, and identify knowledge gaps for future research.



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