Background: The anatomic layers of the skin are well-defined, and a functional model of the
skin barrier has recently been described. Barrier disruption plays a key role in several skin …

Food allergy is a public health issue the prevalence of which is steadily increasing. New
discoveries have contributed to the understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms …

Mast cells act as key effector cells of inflammatory responses through degranulation. Mast
cell degranulation is induced by the activation of cell surface receptors, such as FcεRI …

Inulin dietary supplement is conventionally beneficial to gut health and can potentially
prevent food allergy (FA). This study aimed to determine how dietary inulin interventions at …

Food allergies are immuno-mediated adverse reactions to ingestion or contact with foods,
representing a widespread health problem. The immune response can be IgE-mediated …

Background Atopic dermatitis (AD) is characterized by TH 2-dominated skin inflammation
and systemic response to cutaneously encountered antigens. The TH 2 cytokines IL-4 and IL …

Background Peanut allergy accounts for the majority of food‐induced hypersensitivity
reactions and can lead to lethal anaphylaxis. Animal models can provide an insight into the …

Food allergy represents a growing public health and socio-economic problem with an
increasing prevalence over the last two decades. Despite its substantial impact on the …

Background Atopic march has long been recognized as the progression from atopic
dermatitis (AD) to food allergy and asthma during infancy and childhood. However, effective …

Background Patients with food allergy often suffer from atopic dermatitis, in which
Staphylococcus aureus colonization is frequently observed. Staphylococcus aureus δ-toxin …