title: Preventing food allergy.
abstract: In this review, we examine the critical periods of immune development and how these might be modified to prevent food allergy. The relevant dietary intervention studies, roles of microorganisms and their products, and other strategies are critically analyzed. Additionally, we highlight the potential importance of different routes of allergic sensitization and the role of oral tolerance induction in the pathogenesis and prevention of food allergy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Imperial College London at St Mary's Hospital, Salton House, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK.
authors.forename: Abbas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khakoo
authors.forename: Gideon
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Lack
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D006968:Hypersensitivity, Delayed / Q000196:embryology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006969:Hypersensitivity, Immediate / Q000196:embryology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007109:Immunity / Q000502:physiology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000379:methods; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity