Tag: regulatory T cells

OpenBiome Fecal Capsules

Positive Early Results with Fecal Microbiota Therapy for Peanut-Allergic Patients

Encapsulated stool from non-allergic donors alters the immune system and increases tolerance to peanuts.
Common Food Allergens

Nanoparticle Shows Promise for Treatment of Severe Allergies

UCLA scientists develop approach that enables immune system to tolerate allergens.
Mimicry

Bacterial Link Discovered in Celiac Disease

Bacteria proteins appear to mimic gluten proteins, deceiving immune system.
Infant

Allergy, Asthma Risk Are Increased by Microbial Compound in Infant Gut

Research paves the way for early interventions to prevent childhood inflammatory diseases.
Gut Microbiome

Study: ‘Good’ Bacteria May Prevent – and Reverse – Food Allergy

A study published in Nature Medicine makes a strong case that food allergy is caused by the absence of certain beneficial bacteria in the human gut.
EoE

High-Tech Tissue Study Reveals Which Cells Drive a Painful Food Allergy

Findings from Cincinnati Children’s also raise questions about butyrate, a popular food supplement.

Study: Gut Microbiome May Play Role in Food Allergy

"This relationship between intestinal flora and the production of antibodies opens up new therapeutic approaches for patients..."