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 immune responses relate to allergies, like food allergies and hay fever, to help create better ways to diagnose and treat these conditions for patients.
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-11041925 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, including food allergies and allergic rhinitis. By analyzing over 20,500 references, the program aims to provide tools for predicting and visualizing how these immune components interact with allergens. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for managing their allergies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals diagnosed with food allergies or allergic rhinitis.
Not a fit: Patients with non-allergic conditions or those without a history of allergic reactions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and management strategies for patients suffering from allergic diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing epitope mapping and analysis for understanding allergic responses, indicating a promising approach.
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.