Understanding immune responses in food allergies and allergic rhinitis
IMMUNE EPITOPE AND ANALYSIS PROGRAM: Allergic Diseases including Food Allergy and Allergic Rhinitis
This study is looking at how our immune system responds to allergens, like those that cause food allergies and hay fever, to create helpful tools that could lead to better treatments for people with these allergies.
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-10788229 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, particularly food allergies and allergic rhinitis. By analyzing over 20,500 references, the program aims to enhance our understanding of how the immune system reacts to allergens. Patients may benefit from tools that predict and visualize these immune responses, potentially leading to improved treatments and management strategies for 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 not affected by food allergies or allergic rhinitis 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 food allergies and allergic rhinitis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing epitope mapping and analysis tools to improve understanding and treatment of allergic diseases.
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.