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Allergen-specific IgG as a mediator of allergy inhibition: Lessons from mother to child

2016; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 13; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/21645515.2016.1244592

2164-554X

Jefferson Russo Victor,

Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization

Allergen-specific IgG produced by immune mothers is associated with less predisposition to allergy development in their children. This finding has been described by several groups over the last few decades, but the mechanisms by which maternal IgG can inhibit allergy development are still not fully understood. With the purpose of summarizing past investigations, we review the literature on murine models of maternal immunization with allergens and on immune regulation in humans after passive therapy with purified IgG. Based on our review, a new hypothesis about these mechanisms is presented, which may provide a foundation for the future development of therapies to inhibit allergy development.