Review
Progress on genetics and epigenetics related to food allergy in children
Gao Yajuan, Li Zailing
Published 2020-12-26
Cite as Int J Pediatr, 2020, 47(12): 840-844. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2020.12.005
Abstract
The incidence of food allergy(FA)is increasing year by year.Children are at high risk of FA.To prevent FA effectively, it is necessary for us to explore the risk factors.In recent years, the researches on the genetic factors of FA have reached the genetic level.FA-related genes including HLA-DR and HLA-DQ gene domains, FLG gene, IL gene, JAK-STAT signal transduction pathway gene have been gradually discovered, and many studies have found that environmental factors affect the development of FA through epigenetic modifications.It is also likely for us to use epigenetic modifications to induce immune tolerance to treat FA.These studies can help to understand the pathogenesis of FA and also provide new ideas for the diagnosis and treatment of FA.This article reviews the recent progresses on genetics and epigenetics related to FA in children.
Key words:
Children; Food allergy; Genetics; Epigenetics
Contributor Information
Gao Yajuan
Department of Pediatrics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
Li Zailing
Department of Pediatrics, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China