Effects of a pre-existing food allergy on the oral introduction of food proteins: findings from a murine model.

Kulis, M; Burks, A W · Allergy · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Cashew-allergic mice develop elevated walnut-specific IgE upon oral feeding of walnut proteins. Ingestion of tree nuts in the presence of a known nut allergy could lead to additional sensitizations and anaphylaxis following subsequent exposure.

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