Cereal Anaphylaxis

AbstractPurpose of reviewTo summarize the current understanding and important aspects of anaphylaxis related to cereal grains.Recent findingsSkin applied products have recently shown to be associated with cereal anaphylaxis; advances in wheat antigen investigation are discussed; new evidence of cereal cross-reactivity; and oral immunotherapy has been attempted with some success.SummaryCereal grains have been shown to cause anaphylaxis. Recent investigation into wheat antigens has led to identification of possible markers for WDEIA and wheat allergy. Cereal cross-reactivity has been noted, which is clinically relevant when treating cereal anaphylaxis.
Source: Current Treatment Options in Allergy - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research