Staphylococcus aureus δ-toxin present on skin promotes the development of food allergy in a murine model

ConclusionEven without tape stripping, δ-toxin present on skin enhances epicutaneous sensitization to food allergen in an IL-1α-dependent manner, thereby promoting the development of food allergy.
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research