Understanding immune responses in allergic diseases like food allergies and rhinitis
IMMUNE EPITOPE AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM: Allergic Diseases including Food Allergy and Allergic Rhinitis
This study is looking at how certain parts of your immune system react to allergens, like those that cause food allergies and hay fever, to help find better ways to understand and treat these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | La Jolla Institute for Immunology NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10551166 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the Immune Epitope Database and Analysis Program, which compiles detailed information about antibodies and T cell epitopes related to allergic diseases such as food allergies and allergic rhinitis. By analyzing over 20,500 references, the program aims to predict and visualize how these immune components interact with allergens. Patients can benefit from improved understanding and potential new treatments based on this comprehensive epitope mapping.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with diagnosed food allergies or allergic rhinitis.
Not a fit: Patients with non-allergic conditions or those without specific allergic responses may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better diagnostic tools and targeted therapies for patients suffering from allergic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing epitope mapping to enhance understanding and treatment of allergic conditions.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- La Jolla Institute for Immunology — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilson, Stephen — La Jolla Institute for Immunology
- Study coordinator: Wilson, Stephen
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.