Oral exposure to Mal d 1 affects the immune response in patients with birch pollen allergy.
J Allergy Clin Immunol
; 131(1): 94-102, 2013 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Antibodies and T cells specific for the major birch pollen allergen Bet v 1 cross-react with structurally related food allergens, such as Mal d 1 in apple.OBJECTIVE:
We sought to evaluate the effects of oral uptake of Mal d 1 on the allergen-specific immune response in patients with birch pollen allergy.METHODS:
Patients received 50 µg of rBet v 1 sublingually on 2 consecutive days outside of the birch pollen season. One year later, equal amounts of rMal d 1 were administered. Blood samples were collected before and after oral exposure, as well as before and after the intermediate birch pollen season. Allergen-specific IgE levels were determined by using ImmunoCAP. Proliferation of allergen-stimulated PBMCs was assessed, as well as the expression of IL-5, IL-13, IL-10, IFN-γ, and forkhead box protein 3 (Foxp3) in isolated T cells (real-time PCR). Allergen-specific T-cell lines were analyzed for epitope recognition.RESULTS:
Orally administered Bet v 1 transiently reduced Bet v 1-specific serum IgE levels, as well as Bet v 1- and Mal d 1-induced T-cell proliferation, and enhanced the expression of IL-5, IL-10, and Foxp3. Orally applied Mal d 1 significantly decreased Bet v 1- and Mal d 1-specific IgE levels and induced IL-5 and IL-10 but no Foxp3 expression. In contrast to Bet v 1, Mal d 1 triggered IFN-γ production and T cells with a different epitope repertoire. Inhalation of birch pollen significantly enhanced allergen-specific IgE levels, T-cell proliferation, and IL-5, IL-10, IL-13, and Foxp3 expression.CONCLUSION:
Two sublingual administrations of 50 µg of Mal d 1 were well tolerated and induced transient immune responses seen during peripheral tolerance development. Thus recombinant Mal d 1 might be suitable and relevant for sublingual treatment of birch pollen-related apple allergy.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Proteínas de Plantas
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Polen
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Rinitis Alérgica Estacional
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Betula
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Antígenos de Plantas
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Allergy Clin Immunol
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Austria