Dendritic cells (DCs), the most efficient antigen-presenting cells, are necessary for the
effective activation of naïve T cells. DCs can also acquire tolerogenic functions in vivo and in …

Food allergies are defined as adverse immune responses to food proteins that result in
typical clinical symptoms involving the dermatologic, respiratory, gastrointestinal …

Food allergy is a pathological, potentially deadly, immune reaction triggered by normally
innocuous food protein antigens. The prevalence of food allergies is rising and the standard …

Highlights•The gut encompasses thousands of small metabolites, collectively termed the
metabolome.•The metabolome is contributed by diet, the host, and its microbiome.•Multiple …

Human group 1 ILCs consist of at least three phenotypically distinct subsets, including NK
cells, CD127+ ILC1, and intraepithelial CD103+ ILC1. In inflamed intestinal tissues from …

The global impact of childhood malnutrition is staggering. The synergism between
malnutrition and infection contributes substantially to childhood morbidity and mortality …

Vitamin A metabolite retinoic acid (RA) plays important roles in cell growth, differentiation,
organogenesis, and reproduction and a key role in mucosal immune responses. RA …

CD4+ Foxp3+ regulatory T-cells (Tregs) are a unique subset of helper T-cells, which
regulate immune response and establish peripheral tolerance. Tregs not only maintain the …

Prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and the immune system: e... : Current Opinion in
Gastroenterology Prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, and the immune system: experimental data …

Food allergy in children is a major health concern, and its prevalence is rising. It is often over-
diagnosed by parents, resulting occasionally in unnecessary exclusion of some important …