Mechanisms of food allergy.
The prevalence of food allergy continues to rise, particularly in 'westernized' societies; it has been linked to the 'hygiene hypothesis' and the increased diversity of food consumption worldwide. The pathogenic mechanisms and Th1/Th2 paradigm are being closely examined with respect to the occurrence of inflammatory and injury/repair responses at different mucosal sites. Genetically modified plants as potential food sources and allergenicity are current topics of controversy.
Helm
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RM
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute, 1120 Marshall Street, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA. helmrickim@exchange.uams.edu
Burks
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AW
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