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  • Title: T-cell epitopes of aeroallergens.
    Author: Letz AG, Calabria CW.
    Journal: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol; 2009 Jun; 102(6):445-51; quiz 452-4, 499. PubMed ID: 19558001.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To describe the current knowledge of the T-cell epitopes of common aeroallergens, how they were discovered, and implications for future therapy. DATA SOURCES: PubMed search of English-language articles without date limits pertaining to T-cell epitopes of aeroallergens included on a standard skin test panel. STUDY SELECTION: A total of 127 articles were screened based on the results of the PubMed search and cross-indexed as needed. The highest quality and most clinically relevant articles were included for discussion. RESULTS: Of the 47 allergen extracts included on the standard skin test panel at our instittition, T-cell epitopes have been described for 13. Immunodominant epitopes have been used for peptide immunotherapy trials. CONCLUSIONS: T-cell epitopes have been characterized for a minority of common aeroallergens. However, knowledge is rapidly expanding and can lay the groundwork for therapies that specifically target T cells.
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